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Rutgers Newark was ranked #121 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #500 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #191 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Rutgers Newark does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers Newark in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 259 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 26 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 21 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 12 |
| Engineering | 1 |