by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at FAU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #404 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 404 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Florida | 8 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 296 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 402 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 57 master’s degrees in general biology.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
FAU conferred 30 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
FAU awarded 27 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in general biology.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at FAU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU conferred 10 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 6 graduate certificate degrees in general biology.
FAU has not been ranked for general biology at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a graduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU conferred 6 graduate certificate completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at FAU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 402 |
| Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 2 |