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Biology, General bachelor's degree at University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL · Public

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$3,569 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
30.8% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−57% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$53,645 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+168%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$24,713 → $66,170
113Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
112Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
321Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
378Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$17,758Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$4,815

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$16,536

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$53,645

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$175/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$4,815Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$17,843Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE61.3%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE84.7%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$24,713Year 1
$53,645Year 4
$66,170Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.9% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,470
Estimated loan payment$175
378borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$53,645 vs. $57,214

$3,569 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$57,140 median wageFL estimate · 2,020 jobs · 25-1042$55,560–$75,070 middle 50% of FL wages+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiological Technicians$48,700 median wageFL estimate · 3,170 jobs · 19-4021$38,240–$62,120 middle 50% of FL wages+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 9,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNatural Sciences Managers$112,220 median wageFL estimate · 4,370 jobs · 11-9121$77,150–$165,110 middle 50% of FL wages+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$94,940 median wageFL estimate · 6,490 jobs · 19-1042$78,510–$143,920 middle 50% of FL wages+12.6% projected U.S. growth · 10,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeLife Scientists, All Other$91,900 median wageFL estimate · 80 jobs · 19-1099$90,650–$160,640 middle 50% of FL wages+6.3% projected U.S. growth · 400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBiological Scientists, All Other$83,780 median wageFL estimate · 1,920 jobs · 19-1029$54,000–$107,120 middle 50% of FL wages+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 4,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeForensic Science Technicians$64,140 median wageFL estimate · 1,920 jobs · 19-4092$52,010–$80,600 middle 50% of FL wages+13.3% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,410 median wageFL estimate · 49,810 jobs · 25-2031$52,340–$64,770 middle 50% of FL wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 63,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFood Science Technicians$58,500 median wageFL estimate · 250 jobs · 19-4013$46,120–$82,350 middle 50% of FL wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 3,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAgricultural Technicians$42,700 median wageFL estimate · 240 jobs · 19-4012$40,130–$55,660 middle 50% of FL wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida

$2,183 higher earnings · $286 less debt

Earnings
$55,828
Debt
$16,250
Annual net price
$10,154
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Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College

$6,136 less debt · $1,000 lower annual net price

Earnings
$45,068
Debt
$10,400
Annual net price
$3,815
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Miami, FL

Barry University

$6,826 higher earnings

Earnings
$60,471
Debt
$30,500
Annual net price
$22,613
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Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

$5,787 higher earnings

Earnings
$59,432
Debt
$26,000
Annual net price
$36,211
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DATA QUALITY

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321 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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