by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #192 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Jersey | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 9 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in New Jersey | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 50 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 53 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 60 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 |
| College Major Best Value | 80 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rutgers University-Newark awarded 187 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark earn a median of $57,305 a year. This is lower than $80,436, the median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
To complete a bachelor’s at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,161 in student loans. This is lower than $24,220, the typical median for all majors at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,536 | $33,734 |
| Fees | $3,028 | $3,028 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark were Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark were Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University-Newark with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Rutgers University-Newark.
The general biology program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 196 |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Rutgers, The State University; Rutgers University; Rutgers U; Rutgers; Rutgers–Newark; Rutgers, Newark; Rutgers Newark conferred 196 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
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