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RPI was ranked #120 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological sciences 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 biology studies. 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 biological sciences from RPI. This makes it the #142 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from RPI in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| 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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from RPI. About 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 biological sciences.
| 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 |
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