by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #27 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAMU highly for general biology, placing at #1,012 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,012 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 27 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 181 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at FAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
FAMU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 27 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 179 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 852 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAMU earn a median of $42,723 a year. This is lower than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $28,125 in student loans. This is above $26,816, the typical median for all majors at FAMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,152 | $14,524 |
| Fees | $2,633 | $3,201 |
Learn more about FAMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
FAMU conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (87%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
