by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UPRM. You can study it 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 ranks UPRM among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #1,078 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,078 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 3 of 21 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 2 of 13 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at UPRM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UPRM is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 901 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earn a median of $29,804 a year. This is below $50,937, the median for all majors at UPRM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UPRM, general biology students borrow a median amount of $8,250 in student loans. This is below $8,661, the typical median for all majors at UPRM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
Read more about UPRM tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UPRM are Hispanic or Latino. About 89% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UPRM awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UPRM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
