by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #378 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 378 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 8 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 402 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University handed out 402 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
FAU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,023 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,537 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 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 general biology.
| 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 |
FAU conferred 391 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (34%).
FAU granted 11 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (36%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 2 certificate degrees in general biology.
FAU has not been ranked for general biology at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in general biology from FAU identified as women.
The largest share of general biology certificate degree graduates at FAU were Asian. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
FAU conferred 2 certificate completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 57 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
