by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #410 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 410 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida | 8 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 304 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 402 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 477 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 402 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,532 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,537 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 83 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 2 certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FAU is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from FAU identified as women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degree graduates at FAU are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 61 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
