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Best Online Biology Programs in Hollywood, FL (2026)
Hollywood, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $51,205 per year for indexed programs. Hollywood has a population of about 152,935. Median household income is $65,359 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $103,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Hollywood
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Hollywood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hollywood 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 Hollywood
Hollywood is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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 | $95,770 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $83,862 |
| Biological Technician | $52,570 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $46,033 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $53,230 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $46,611 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $103,740 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $90,841 |
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.
Hollywood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,935 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,359 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Hollywood-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Dania Beach, FL – 2.1 mi away (31,422 pop)
- Hallandale Beach, FL – 3.4 mi away (39,500 pop)
- Aventura, FL – 5.4 mi away (37,724 pop)
- Sunny Isles Beach, FL – 6.8 mi away (22,086 pop)
- North Miami Beach, FL – 6.8 mi away (43,891 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Hollywood, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Hollywood. The closest is Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Barry University (10.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Hollywood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Hollywood are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($103,740), Medical Scientist ($95,770), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($53,230). 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 Dania Beach instead of Hollywood?
Dania Beach, FL is 2.1 miles from Hollywood 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 Hollywood an affordable place to study biology?
Hollywood’s median household income of $65,359 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hollywood 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.