by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Rochester ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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University of Rochester is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #87 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 218 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,650 a year. This is below $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Rochester, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is below $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Rochester.
This general biology program at University of Rochester offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 234 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 |
University of Rochester granted 234 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
University of Rochester awarded 6 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).