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General Biology in New York

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General Biology Schools in New York

7,502 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Biology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General 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 6,379
Master’s Degree 665
Associate Degree 239
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31

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: 17.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,321 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,210.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,588 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $57,648 after graduation. 83% of students get financical aid.

#10

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
5,237 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

General Biology Careers in NY

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430
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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