by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #476 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 476 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 11 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 of 294 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 936 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 936 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
FIU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $40,108 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Find out more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 75% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 701 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 19 |
FIU conferred 936 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 39 |
