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Biology in New York

Biology Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 7,512 students earned their Biology degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,218
Master’s Degree 896
Associate Degree 190
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 91,140 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in New York

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $89,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
555 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $17,232. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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383 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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374 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,592. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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338 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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315 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,651. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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283 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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279 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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254 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. This public school has an average net price of $3,434.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. An average student at University of Rochester will pay a net price of $30,902. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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#10

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
5,237 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,849. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Biology Careers in NY

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Biochemistry & Biophysics 837
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 815
Ecology & Systematics Biology 667
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 417
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 403
Other Biological Sciences 313
Biotechnology 230
Pharmacology & Toxicology 163

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