by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Providence College stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Providence College is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #76 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Providence College handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Providence College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,656 a year. This is higher than $73,253, the median for all majors at Providence College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Providence College, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at Providence College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,040 | $62,520 |
| Fees | $1,030 | $1,030 |
Find out more about Providence College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Providence College were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Providence College.
The general biology program at Providence College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 90 |
Providence College granted 90 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).