by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Rochester ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, University of Rochester came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from University of Rochester. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #53 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 University of Rochester is $34,390. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Rochester is $507 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 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 | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Rochester. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 13 |
University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 5 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Rochester, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 24 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 18 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.