by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,814 a year. This is higher than $35,393, which is the national median for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cell biology program at URI is $463 per month.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cell biology from URI. About 38% were men and 62% 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, 76% 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
URI does not offer an online option for its cell biology 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 cell biology majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 193 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Zoology | 1 |
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