2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best General Biology Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, general biology students earned 7,502 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 6th in the state.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in New York
Check out the biology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.
Most Popular New York Schools for an Associate in General Biology
Our analysis found Kingsborough Community College to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. KCC is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.
Of the 110 students majoring in biology at KCC, 29% are male and 71% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, biology graduates from KCC carry an average student debt load of $10,178.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at LaGuardia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in New York. LaGuardia is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City.
Of the 53 students majoring in biology at LaGuardia, 32% are male and 68% are female.
On average, biology graduates from LaGuardia take out $11,694 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Hudson Valley Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in New York. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 41% are male.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at HVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,844.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Monroe Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in New York. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.
Of the 20 students majoring in biology at Monroe Community College, 25% are male and 75% are female.
On average, biology graduates from Monroe Community College take out $12,174 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 9 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Nassau Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in biology at Nassau Community College, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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Alfred State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 75% of the biology majors at the school.
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Niagara County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Tompkins Cortland Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general biology programs. Located in the town of Dryden, Tompkins Cortland is a public school with a small student population.
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Queensborough Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general biology programs. Located in the city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest General Biology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,681 |
| Maryland | 1,848 |
| New Jersey | 3,103 |
| District of Columbia | 478 |
| Delaware | 279 |
General Biology Related Majors
General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Biology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.