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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #808 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 788 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 808 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #423 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #266 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UPR Rio Piedras does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Of the 3 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UPR Rio Piedras, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 225 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Related Services | 99 |
| Physical Sciences | 89 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 28 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 14 |
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