Here is an overview of this program at University of West Florida. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of West Florida highly for general biology, coming in at #615 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 615 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 13 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 89 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at University of West Florida, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Florida handed out 115 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of West Florida holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 13 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 547 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Florida earn a median of $38,918 a year. This is lower than $50,198, the median for all majors at University of West Florida.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of West Florida, general biology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $19,677, the typical median for all majors at University of West Florida.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,319 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Florida are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Florida with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University of West Florida granted 80 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
University of West Florida granted 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of West Florida. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 17 |