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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brown ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Brown came in at #32. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Brown. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brown is $36,084. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Brown is $719 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
Learn more about Brown tuition and fees.
The biology program at Brown awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 65 |
| Biotechnology | 41 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 32 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.