by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how PUCPR stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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PUCPR ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #979 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Puerto Rico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PUCPR earn a median of $24,269 a year. This is below $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
To complete a bachelor’s at PUCPR, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is above $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
This general biology program at PUCPR breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 125 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 16 |
PUCPR granted 125 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
PUCPR granted 16 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
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