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 UPR Mayaguez ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Mayaguez was ranked #880 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 862 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 880 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from UPR Mayaguez. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Mayaguez go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $10,934 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Mayaguez paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Mayaguez tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UPR Mayaguez. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
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, 92% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UPR Mayaguez 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 UPR Mayaguez Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UPR Mayaguez in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 104 |
| Biotechnology | 16 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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