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URI was ranked #100 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Rhode Island.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of biological sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 34 |
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