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. In addition, we cover how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo was ranked #815 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is $17,213. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 22% were men and 78% 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, 97% 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 - Arecibo with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 4 |
