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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #57 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,721 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,393 for all cell biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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The cell biology program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 193 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick cell 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 715 |
| Genetics | 63 |
| Biotechnology | 56 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 53 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
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