Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UR/U of Richmond/Richmond stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UR/U of Richmond/Richmond ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #44 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Richmond handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UR/U of Richmond/Richmond go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,909 a year. This is lower than $80,851, the median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
To complete a bachelor’s at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,064 in student loans. This is lower than $21,358, the typical median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,570 | $65,230 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Richmond.
This general biology program at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 51 |
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond granted 51 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).