General Biology at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez sits in Mayaguez, PR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 132 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Distance learning is available at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Of 10,618 students, 70 (1%) studied exclusively online and 2,188 (21%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Use these rankings to compare University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #448 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1131 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’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 | $15,640 |
| 3 years | $16,574 |
| 4 years | $29,804 |
| 5 years | $43,019 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez report median earnings of $29,804, compared with $50,937 for all University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez comes in at $8,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are 56% women (74) and 44% men (58).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Among the 124 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 58% were women (72) and 42% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 110 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 89% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Among the 8 master’s general biology graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, higher than 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
This General Biology program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 132 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez work across a variety of fields. Here 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
- 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
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