Below are the key facts about this program at PUCPR. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PUCPR among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #1,251 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,251 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 7 of 23 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 6 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at PUCPR, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at PUCPR covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 141 |
| Biotechnology | 20 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
PUCPR is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PUCPR report a median salary of $25,958 a year. This is lower than $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PUCPR, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,140 in student loans. This is lower than $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PUCPR. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.