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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UPR Rio Piedras ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #867 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 849 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 867 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPR Rio Piedras is $11,923. 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 Rio Piedras 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 | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 216 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UPR Rio Piedras. About 35% were men and 65% 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, 88% 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 - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UPR Rio Piedras 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 Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in biology from UPR Rio Piedras. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 - Rio Piedras.
More about our data sources and methodologies.