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General Biology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

General Biology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 707 general biology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 25
Best Value New Jersey #18 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #21 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #99 of 1,249
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #110 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #857 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 25
Best Value New Jersey #18 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #21 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #99 of 1,249
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #110 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #857 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,330
2 years $27,560
3 years $46,912
4 years $61,644
5 years $76,403

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $61,644, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at $24,161.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 68% women (483) and 32% men (224).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 421 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 69% were women (289) and 31% were men (132).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 103
Hispanic / Latino 67
Black / African American 39
Asian 180
Two or More Races 12
International (Nonresident) 15
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 271 master’s general biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 68% were women (183) and 32% were men (88).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 70
Hispanic / Latino 26
Black / African American 44
Asian 100
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 20
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 15 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 53% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This General Biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 421
General Biomedical Sciences 286

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

References

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