by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #697 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at RIC includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
RIC ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at RIC earn a median of $62,028 a year. This is higher than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIC, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,949 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
