# Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Biology (bachelor's)

Tallahassee, FL. IPEDS 133650, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,012
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,173 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,125 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in FL: 23 of 26 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biology at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | $60,471 | $30,500 | $22,613 | 38% |
| The University of Tampa | $59,432 | $26,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| Florida Southern College | $58,782 | $27,000 | $28,551 | 71% |
| AdventHealth University | $58,386 | $23,707 | $30,135 | 39% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $57,249 | $21,750 | $30,371 | 63% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | $56,258 | $19,250 | $28,354 | 55% |
| University of North Florida | $55,828 | $16,250 | $10,154 | 69% |
| Saint Leo University | $55,097 | $24,677 | $21,293 | 45% |
| University of Florida | $53,645 | $16,536 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $53,352 | $23,000 | $12,568 | 57% |
| University of Central Florida | $51,313 | $21,900 | $10,411 | 78% |
| Florida State University | $51,256 | $21,517 | $11,297 | 86% |
| University of Miami | $51,226 | $16,991 | $37,244 | 84% |
| Miami Dade College | $50,454 | $13,750 | $5,463 | 46% |
| Stetson University | $50,447 | $26,457 | $19,372 | 62% |
| St Petersburg College | $49,403 | $40,916 | $1,471 | 38% |
| University of South Florida | $49,395 | $19,750 | $9,812 | 77% |
| University of West Florida | $48,576 | $18,500 | $9,364 | 59% |
| Eckerd College | $47,814 | $27,000 | $38,071 | 66% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $47,707 | $17,537 | $8,752 | 63% |
| Florida International University | $46,718 | $15,000 | $9,288 | 74% |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $46,452 | $19,443 | $4,128 | 37% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $45,173 | $28,125 | $13,739 | 53% |
| Indian River State College | $45,068 | $10,400 | $3,815 | 45% |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $40,048 | $39,000 | $30,498 | 61% |
| Lynn University | $38,783 | $19,500 | $44,089 | 52% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported Tallahassee, FL, $48,700 FL, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $57,250 Tallahassee, FL, $60,410 FL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $79,460 Tallahassee, FL, $112,220 FL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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