by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #24 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer highly for general biology, ranked #237 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 237 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 26 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
RPI, Rensselaer holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #24 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $61,495 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,717 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 76% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RPI, Rensselaer granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
