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URI was ranked #119 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 Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 119 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 285 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from URI. This makes it the #500 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #250 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at URI awarded 285 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from URI in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Rhode Island.
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 | 193 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 366 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 128 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 98 |
| Physical Sciences | 64 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.