by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. This makes it the #35 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce, biotech students borrow a median amount of $13,779 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biotech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,250.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 185 |
