by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how URI stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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URI is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #88 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 156 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at URI earn a median of $58,218 a year. This is lower than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at URI, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,215 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. Roughly 62% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Rhode Island.
The general biology program at URI offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 125 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 31 |
URI conferred 125 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
URI conferred 31 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).