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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brown ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #8 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Brown is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Brown. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brown is $29,535. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brown, biology students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Brown is $719 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Brown University.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Brown in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 65 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
| Biotechnology | 15 |
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