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URI was ranked #119 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 119 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 285 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from URI. This makes it the #500 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #250 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at URI awarded 285 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the URI biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URI Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from URI in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Rhode Island.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 193 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 366 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 128 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 98 |
| Physical Sciences | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.