Biology at University of Florida-Online

University of Florida-Online's biology program starts graduates at a concerning $24,713 annually—well below both the national median ($32,316) and Florida median ($27,034) for biology programs. While this places it in just the 11th percentile nationally, the program does rank at the 40th percentile within Florida, suggesting the state's biology market may be particularly challenging for new graduates.

The program's saving grace lies in its exceptional earnings trajectory and manageable debt load. Graduates see their income nearly double to $47,840 by year four, representing 94% growth that significantly outpaces typical career progression. At $16,536 in median debt—substantially lower than both the national ($25,000) and state ($21,750) medians—students avoid the debt burdens that plague many biology programs nationally.

However, even with this growth, four-year earnings still lag behind what graduates from St. Petersburg College ($37,741) and Miami Dade College ($34,568) earn immediately after graduation. For parents, this program represents a bet on long-term potential over short-term financial security. The low debt makes this gamble more reasonable, but families should prepare for several years of modest earnings before the degree pays off meaningfully.