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. In addition, we cover how MDC ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #687 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MDC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,080 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MDC, biology students borrow a median amount of $13,750 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 Miami Dade College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from MDC. About 38% were men and 62% 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, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
