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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological 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 biology studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from FAU. This makes it the #40 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #7 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 sciences majors at Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 486 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences 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 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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from FAU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 40 |
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