by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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USF Tampa was ranked #96 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 1249 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 1,329 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from USF Tampa. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,034 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,312 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at USF Tampa is $165 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
The biology program at USF Tampa awarded 1,249 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 182 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| White | 514 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 114 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USF Tampa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 biology majors earned their master's degree from USF Tampa. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 229 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 35 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 16 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.