Biology Studies at Tompkins Cortland Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in Dryden, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 biology studies graduations were recorded at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tompkins Cortland Community College
Many students take online classes 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 student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Tompkins Cortland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Tompkins Cortland Community College are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College
Of the 8 associate’s biology studies 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 Biology Studies 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 |
Minority students account for 38% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Tompkins Cortland Community College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Tompkins Cortland Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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