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Biotechnology Schools in New York

233 Biotech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Biotechnology is the 158th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 109
Master’s Degree 79
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 6,640 people employed in jobs related to a biotech degree, compared to 154,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in New York

In this state, biotech grads earn an average of $102,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,507 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,646. In their early career, BMCC grads earn an average salary of $32,733. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. 65% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

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SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,079 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,127 Total Students

A typical student attending ESF will pay a net price of $21,413. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,380 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,575. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Biotechnology Careers in NY

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Biology 7,502
Biochemistry & Biophysics 837
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 815
Ecology & Systematics Biology 667
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 417
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 403
Other Biological Sciences 313
Pharmacology & Toxicology 163

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