by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Rochester. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Rochester highly for general biology, placing at #94 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 94 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 7 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Rochester is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,650 a year. This is below $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Rochester, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is below $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 14 |
University of Rochester conferred 218 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Rochester. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
