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Best Colleges for Biology in Florida

The best colleges for a Biology degree in Florida, led by University of Florida, Florida State University and University of Miami. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Biology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Biology in Florida?

Based on our rankings, University of Florida is the top-ranked college for Biology in Florida. Other top choices include Florida State University, University of Miami, University of South Florida.

What are the best Biology schools?

The best Biology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Biology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Biology programs is approximately $31,743 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Biology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Biology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Biology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Biology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Biology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $63,147 per year. Below are the highest-paying Biology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL · 18.9% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $62,616 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  7. 7. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  8. 8. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL · 40.3% acceptance · $34,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
  10. 10. Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, FL · 73.2% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $38,700 tuition · 63% grad rate
  11. 11. Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $44,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  12. 12. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  13. 13. Barry University — Miami, FL · 77.2% acceptance · $34,350 tuition · 38% grad rate
  14. 14. Eckerd College — Saint Petersburg, FL · 75.8% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $51,884 tuition · 66% grad rate
  15. 15. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  16. 16. Stetson University — DeLand, FL · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $57,410 tuition · 62% grad rate
  17. 17. Saint Leo University — Saint Leo, FL · 78.4% acceptance · $30,000 tuition · 45% grad rate
  18. 18. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — Tallahassee, FL · 20.6% acceptance · SAT 1,107 · $17,725 tuition · 53% grad rate
  19. 19. Lynn University — Boca Raton, FL · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 1,134 · $44,480 tuition · 52% grad rate
  20. 20. Palm Beach Atlantic University — West Palm Beach, FL · 82% acceptance · SAT 1,075 · $40,650 tuition · 55% grad rate
  21. 21. Ave Maria University — Ave Maria, FL · 41.4% acceptance · $30,198 tuition · 54% grad rate

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