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Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

2023 Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

10 Colleges
$39,010 Avg Salary
$20,779 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 230 degrees and certificates were awarded to biotechnology students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #158 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biotechnology program at each school on the list.

Check out the biotech bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.

Our analysis found Rochester Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in biotech at the school are women while 38% are male.

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#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Out of the 10 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 48% of the biotech majors at the school.

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#3

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means SUNY Cobleskill is a great place for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Cobleskill is a small public school located in the distant town of Cobleskill.

Of the 16 students majoring in biotech at SUNY Cobleskill, 63% are male and 38% are female.

Biotech majors at SUNY Cobleskill take out an average of $15,220 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biotechnology schools in New York. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, ESF is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in biotech at ESF, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biotechnology schools in New York. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.

Women make up 53% of the biotech majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #6, The City College of New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biotechnology students working on their bachelor’s degree. CCNY is a large public school located in the city of New York.

Of the 8 students majoring in biotech at CCNY, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#7

York College

Jamaica, NY

York College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. York is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Jamaica.

Of the 4 students majoring in biotech at York, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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Upstate Medical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biotechnology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

About 50% of the students majoring in biotech at the school are women while 50% are male.

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New York Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biotechnology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Old Westbury, NYIT is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, NY

The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biotechnology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Biotechnology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 115
Maryland 553
New Jersey 63
District of Columbia 39
Delaware 17

One of 14 majors within the area of study, biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Henk Caspers/Naturalis Biodiversity Center.

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