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. We've also included details on how Rider ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #530 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 524 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 530 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rider go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,181 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about Rider tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Rider in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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