by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how RWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #414 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 407 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 414 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,799 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at RWU is $516 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RWU was $1,764 per credit hour 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 | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from RWU in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RWU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 41 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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