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 RIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #445 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 445 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,910 a year. 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 RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RIC 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 RIC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from RIC in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.