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General Biology at SUNY Buffalo State University

General Biology at SUNY Buffalo State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

SUNY Buffalo State University sits in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 general biology degrees were awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Online Class Availability at SUNY Buffalo State University

Many students take online classes at SUNY Buffalo State University. Of 6,188 students, 328 (5%) studied exclusively online and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University

These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY Buffalo State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #24 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #54 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) New York #71 of 81
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #188 of 215
Best Value Nationwide #474 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #961 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University

Those who finish SUNY Buffalo State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at SUNY Buffalo State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,437
2 years $33,281
3 years $34,531
4 years $37,217
5 years $47,430

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median of $37,217, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University stands at $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 70% women (35) and 30% men (15).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Among the 47 bachelor’s general biology graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 68% were women (32) and 32% were men (15).

SUNY Buffalo State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 13
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University

Of the 3 master’s general biology graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

SUNY Buffalo State University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Minority students account for 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, below 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 SUNY Buffalo State University

The General Biology program at SUNY Buffalo State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 50

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at SUNY Buffalo State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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

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