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General Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

General Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 general biology degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Studying Online at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #24 of 81
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 215
Best Value New York #70 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #191 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #261 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1148 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #24 of 81
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 215
Best Value New York #70 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #191 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #261 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1148 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Students who complete Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $46,478
3 years $43,460
4 years $61,495
5 years $77,153

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $61,495, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at $26,717.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 55% women (11) and 45% men (9).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Among the 17 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Minority students account for 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Of the 3 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 26%.*

*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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

This General Biology program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 20

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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

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