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, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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RPI was ranked #122 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from RPI. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RPI, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,717 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from RPI. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from RPI in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 13 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
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