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. Also, learn how UPRM ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UPRM holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #902 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Puerto Rico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $29,804 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UPRM, general biology students borrow a median amount of $8,250 in student loans. This is below $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UPRM were 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
The general biology program at UPRM breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 132 |
UPRM conferred 132 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (89%).