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, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The biological science major at URI is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biological & Physical Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biological science from URI. This makes it the #9 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
URI does not offer an online option for its biological science 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological science master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
| Marine Science | 2 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.