by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #24 out of 78 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIT as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #261 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 261 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New York | 31 of 94 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 71 of 241 |
Here is each degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at RIT breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 76 |
| Biotechnology | 30 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
RIT ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 78 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,365 a year. This is lower than $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIT, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,062 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
