by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in biology from UWF. This makes it the #104 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $25,862. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWF, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 The University of West Florida.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UWF in 2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 33 |
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