General Biology at Brown University
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 general biology degrees were granted at Brown University.
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Studying Online at Brown University
Distance learning is available at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Brown University
Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 91 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #48 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #979 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Brown University
Those who finish Brown University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,535 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $36,121 |
| 4 years | $43,674 |
| 5 years | $65,144 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Brown University report median earnings of $43,674, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Brown University comes in at $13,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Brown University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Brown University are 68% women (76) and 32% men (36).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Brown University
Of the 111 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Brown University, 68% were women (76) and 32% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 51% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brown University, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Brown University
Among the 1 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Brown University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Brown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Brown University, above the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Brown University
The General Biology program at Brown University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 112 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Brown University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.