Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UPR-Ponce compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UPR-Ponce 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 at Ponce with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| 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 at Ponce.
The general biology program at UPR-Ponce includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 19 |
UPR-Ponce granted 52 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UPR-Ponce granted 19 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).