by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras highly for general biology, coming in at #1,051 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,051 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 2 of 21 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 1 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 169 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras conferred 169 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 880 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras report a median salary of $34,180 a year. This is higher than $31,766, the median for all majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, general biology students accumulate a median of $5,500 in student loans. This is below $5,673, the typical median for all majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
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 |
Learn more about University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras are Hispanic or Latino. About 87% 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-Rio Piedras with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras conferred 169 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (87%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
