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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 486 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 60 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from FAU. This makes it the #81 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 486 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Of the 60 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from FAU in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 562 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 404 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 104 |
| Physical Sciences | 73 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 39 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 35 |
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