Biology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 biology studies graduations were recorded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 55% women (11) and 45% men (9).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 17 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 3 doctoral biology studies degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biology Studies doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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