Biology Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 421 biology studies degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 69% women (289) and 31% men (132).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 421 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 69% were women (289) and 31% were men (132).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 minorities make up 71% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 48%.*
*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
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies 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 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.