by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 906 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 826 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from FIU. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,353 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Florida International University.
Of the 906 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from FIU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 712 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 16 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from FIU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 42 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
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