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. Also, learn how RWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #451 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,206 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RWU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at RWU is $516 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Roger Williams University.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 35 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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