by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RIC highly for general biology, placing at #651 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 651 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Rhode Island | 7 of 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 67 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
RIC holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC report a median salary of $62,028 a year. This is above $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,949 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIC conferred 22 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
