by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UPRM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UPRM as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #1,172 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,172 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 3 of 23 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 2 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 232 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at UPRM covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 132 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 93 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 16 |
| Biotechnology | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez handed out 232 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UPRM is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $31,058 a year. This is lower than $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UPRM, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $8,312 in student loans. This is below $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 210 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Graduate study is also available at UPRM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
