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General Biology at Salve Regina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Salve Regina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Salve Regina University is in Newport, RI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 general biology degrees were awarded at Salve Regina University.

Studying Online at Salve Regina University

Online coursework is an option at Salve Regina University. Of 2,791 students, 568 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 343 (12%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Salve Regina University

Use these rankings to compare Salve Regina University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#4 of 8
Best Value	Rhode Island	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#36 of 91
Best Value	New England (Region)	#80 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#231 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1179 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Salve Regina University

Students who complete Salve Regina University’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	$34,234
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$51,017
4 years	$70,070
5 years	$80,343

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Salve Regina University report median earnings of $70,070, compared with $66,857 for all Salve Regina University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Salve Regina University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Salve Regina University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Salve Regina University are 75% women (30) and 25% men (10).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Salve Regina University

Among the 40 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Salve Regina University, 75% were women (30) and 25% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University, below the national average of 47%.*

*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 Salve Regina University

The General Biology program at Salve Regina University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	40

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Salve Regina University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.