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General Biology at Colgate University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Colgate University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Colgate University is in Hamilton, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 general biology graduations were recorded at Colgate University.

Online & Distance Learning at Colgate University

Colgate University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General Biology Rankings at Colgate University

Use these rankings to compare Colgate University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#30 of 81
Best Value	New York	#58 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#76 of 215
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#159 of 213
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#313 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1069 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Colgate University

Graduates of Colgate University’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	$34,181
2 years	$24,421
3 years	$21,648
4 years	$36,509
5 years	$55,827

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Colgate University report median earnings of $36,509, compared with $75,568 for all Colgate University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Colgate University comes in at $14,730.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Colgate University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Colgate University are 74% women (25) and 26% men (9).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University

Of the 34 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Colgate University, 74% were women (25) and 26% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	5
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Colgate University

This General Biology program at Colgate University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	34

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Colgate University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

• 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.