by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 78 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #200 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 200 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New York | 24 of 94 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 54 of 241 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at RPI, Rensselaer breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Biology, General | 20 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 8 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 78 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $61,495 a year. This is below $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,717 in student loans. This is higher than $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
