U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,947. College Scorecard.
Biology at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry University | $60,471 | $30,500 | $22,613 | 38% |
| 2 | The University of Tampa | $59,432 | $26,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 3 | Florida Southern College | $58,782 | $27,000 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 4 | AdventHealth University | $58,386 | $23,707 | $30,135 | 39% |
| 5 | Nova Southeastern University | $57,249 | $21,750 | $30,371 | 63% |
| 6 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | $56,258 | $19,250 | $28,354 | 55% |
| 7 | University of North Florida | $55,828 | $16,250 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 8 | Saint Leo University | $55,097 | $24,677 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 9 | University of Florida | $53,645 | $16,536 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 10 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $53,352 | $23,000 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 11 | University of Central Florida | $51,313 | $21,900 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 12 | Florida State University | $51,256 | $21,517 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 13 | University of Miami | $51,226 | $16,991 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 14 | Miami Dade Collegemostly 2-year | $50,454 | $13,750 | $5,463 | 46% |
| 15 | Stetson University | $50,447 | $26,457 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 16 | St Petersburg Collegemostly 2-year | $49,403 | $40,916 | $1,471 | 38% |
| 17 | University of South Florida | $49,395 | $19,750 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 18 | University of West Florida | $48,576 | $18,500 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 19 | Eckerd College | $47,814 | $27,000 | $38,071 | 66% |
| 20 | Florida Atlantic University | $47,707 | $17,537 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 21 | Florida International University | $46,718 | $15,000 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 22 | Florida State College at Jacksonvillemostly 2-year | $46,452 | $19,443 | $4,128 | 37% |
| 23 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $45,173 | $28,125 | $13,739 | 53% |
| 24 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $45,068 | $10,400 | $3,815 | 45% |
| 25 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $40,048 | $39,000 | $30,498 | 61% |
| 26 | Lynn University | $38,783 | $19,500 | $44,089 | 52% |
12 more Florida colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of West Florida, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of West Florida
- Acceptance rate: 58% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 59% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,137
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
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University of West Florida Biology questions
How much do University of West Florida Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of West Florida earn a median $48,576 four years after graduating and $28,237 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of West Florida Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of West Florida is $18,500, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does University of West Florida rank for Biology in Florida?
Of 26 Florida colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of West Florida ranks 18th; among the 21 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 16th. The highest is Barry University at $60,471.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $41,450 in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL area and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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