by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIT. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #16 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #160 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 160 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 18 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at RIT earn a median of $54,500 a year. This is lower than $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Approximately 51% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RIT granted 57 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
RIT conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
