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General Biology Schools in Florida

341 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Florida

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 256
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Florida

There are 54,930 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Florida

Biology grads earn an average of $82,990 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,833. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UWF will pay a net price of $7,089. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,012 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

General Biology Careers in FL

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
High School Teachers 14% $52,120
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Other Biological Sciences 654
Ecology & Systematics Biology 191
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 147
Microbiology Science & Immunology 129
Biochemistry & Biophysics 61
Zoology 59
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 49
Biotechnology 28

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