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, and more. In addition, we cover how UPR Mayaguez ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPR Mayaguez was $157 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Mayaguez tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biotech from UPR Mayaguez. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UPR Mayaguez biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 184 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 104 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.