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General Biology Schools in New York

884 students earned Biology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Biology major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in New York

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 665
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31

Gender Distribution

In New York, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in New York

There are 91,140 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $89,000, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,298 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
255 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

#8

LIU Post

Brookville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,069. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 44% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. 60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Biology Careers in NY

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Ecology & Systematics Biology 392
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 301
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 271
Biochemistry & Biophysics 151
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 150
Pharmacology & Toxicology 114
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 99
Microbiology Science & Immunology 97

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