Roosevelt’s biology undergraduate program was recently ranked one of the best in the nation for women by Washington Monthly, with 87% of program graduates identifying as female. Factors in the magazine’s rankings included percentage of students identifying as female and median earning five years after graduation, with Roosevelt excelling in all categories.
Since the passage of Title IX in 1972 eliminated discrimination in education on the basis of sex, women have made significant strides and now represent over 60% of undergraduates nationwide. However, there is still startling inequity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, with women accounting for only 39% of degrees in those disciplines. Roosevelt has worked tirelessly for women to achieve equal access in these fields.
RU’s nationally renowned biology undergraduate program is an excellent pathway for a career in medicine, health care and science education, and the University’s continued investment in facilities and dedicated faculty at the top of their field attracts students and professionals from around the world. The program also offers an accelerated master’s option and hands-on research opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
