by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at University of Rochester. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Rochester highly for general biology, placing at #101 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 101 of 1,273 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rochester conferred 12 master’s degrees in general biology.
University of Rochester is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 44 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. About 42% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Rochester granted 12 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (42%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rochester awarded 10 doctoral degrees in general biology.
University of Rochester ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Rochester awarded 6 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
University of Rochester conferred 4 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Rochester. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 218 |