by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at FIU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #483 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 483 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida | 11 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 307 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,018 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 39 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at FIU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 1,025 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 49 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 24 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,805 | $30,933 |
| Fees | $3,310 | $3,966 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at FIU are White. Roughly 42% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 33 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at FIU are White. Roughly 42% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University awarded 39 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 54% 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 graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,018 |