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, and more. We've also included details on how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #3 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. This makes it the #35 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce paid an average of $230 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 | $5,520 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,512 | $3,512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $6,663 | $6,663 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,285 | $6,285 |
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Of the 12 biotech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 189 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |