General Biology at Tompkins Cortland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tompkins Cortland Community College sits in Dryden, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 general biology degrees were granted at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tompkins Cortland Community College
Distance learning is available at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Of 4,958 students, 439 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 622 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Tompkins Cortland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Tompkins Cortland Community College are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College
Among the 8 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Tompkins Cortland Community College, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Tompkins Cortland Community College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*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 Tompkins Cortland Community College
The General Biology program at Tompkins Cortland Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Tompkins Cortland Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.