by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Providence ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Providence is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #78 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 78 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Providence College handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Providence is $39,616. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Providence paid an average of $2,137 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,830 | $59,830 |
| Fees | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,150 | $17,150 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,492 | $1,492 |
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The biology program at Providence awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Providence are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Providence 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 Providence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Providence College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.