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Biological & Physical Science at University of Rhode Island

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s Biological & Physical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,333

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Rhode Island are 63% women (22) and 37% men (13).

Biological & Physical Science Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 24 master’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 21% of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 42%.*

Biological & Physical Science Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 11 doctoral biological & physical science graduates at University of Rhode Island, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at University of Rhode Island

The Biological & Physical Science program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	35

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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.