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Best Online Biology Programs in Bradenton, FL (2026)
Bradenton, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,410 to $51,614 per year for indexed programs. Bradenton has a population of about 56,289. Median household income is $60,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $103,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Bradenton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Bradenton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bradenton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida biology page.
Biology Wages Near Bradenton
Bradenton is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $84,320 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $82,344 |
| Biological Technician | $49,160 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $48,008 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $52,750 | FL statewide | $51,514 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $103,240 | FL statewide | $100,820 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Bradenton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,289 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,964 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bradenton-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Sarasota, FL – 10.6 mi away (701,487 pop)
- Saint Petersburg, FL – 21.7 mi away (260,999 pop)
- Pinellas Park, FL – 26.7 mi away (52,137 pop)
- Venice, FL – 27.6 mi away (22,465 pop)
- Largo, FL – 31.3 mi away (83,065 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Bradenton, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Bradenton. The closest is Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, FL (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Southern College (53.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Bradenton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Bradenton are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($103,240), Medical Scientist ($84,320), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($52,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Sarasota instead of Bradenton?
Sarasota, FL is 10.6 miles from Bradenton and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Bradenton an affordable place to study biology?
Bradenton’s median household income of $60,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bradenton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.