by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from URI in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were 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, 72% 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI does not offer an online option for its biotech 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 193 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Zoology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.