General Biology at CUNY City College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at CUNY City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 general biology graduations were recorded at CUNY City College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY City College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY City College. Among 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at CUNY City College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY City College’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 213 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from CUNY City College
Students who complete CUNY City College’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,424 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $45,850 |
| 4 years | $66,075 |
| 5 years | $78,147 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from CUNY City College earn a median of $66,075, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from CUNY City College comes in at $12,348.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at CUNY City College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at CUNY City College are 69% women (138) and 31% men (61).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at CUNY City College
Of the 193 bachelor’s general biology graduates at CUNY City College, 69% were women (134) and 31% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 45 |
| Asian | 53 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 80% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at CUNY City College
Of the 6 master’s general biology degrees awarded at CUNY City College, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at CUNY City College, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*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 CUNY City College
The General Biology program at CUNY City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 125 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at CUNY City College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
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