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Biotechnology at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying Biotechnology, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 biotechnology degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at University of Rhode Island

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Biotechnology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#1 of 2
Best Value	Rhode Island	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 84
Best Value	Nationwide	#54 of 82

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biotechnology graduates at University of Rhode Island are 48% women (11) and 52% men (12).

Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 23 bachelor’s biotechnology graduates at University of Rhode Island, 48% were women (11) and 52% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, below the national average of 51%.*

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

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at University of Rhode Island

This Biotechnology program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biotechnology	23

Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Students who finish Biotechnology program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biotechnology 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
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Biologists	$54,070
Geneticists	$48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

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.