Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Union College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Union College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Union College sits in Schenectady, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Union College
Union College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Union College
These rankings give you a sense of how Union College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 234 |
| Best Value | New York | #81 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #212 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1243 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Union College
Graduates of Union College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,861 |
| 2 years | $38,654 |
| 3 years | $54,902 |
| 4 years | $62,147 |
| 5 years | $67,210 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Union College earn a median of $62,147, compared with $71,363 for all Union College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Union College stands at $24,744.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Union College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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