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General Biology at Rutgers University-Newark

General Biology at Rutgers University-Newark

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 196 general biology degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #6 of 25
Best Value New Jersey #13 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #54 of 215
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #81 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #661 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #6 of 25
Best Value New Jersey #13 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #54 of 215
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #81 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #218 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #661 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Graduates of Rutgers University-Newark’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Rutgers University-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,400
2 years $22,839
3 years $38,273
4 years $57,305
5 years $76,403

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $57,305, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Rutgers University-Newark is $24,161.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 68% women (134) and 32% men (62).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 187 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 69% were women (129) and 31% were men (58).

Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 53
Hispanic / Latino 62
Black / African American 20
Asian 42
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 5 master’s general biology graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 4 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

Rutgers University-Newark 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-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Minority students account for 75% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, 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-Newark

The General Biology program at Rutgers University-Newark includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 196

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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