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Biological & Physical Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 322 students earned their Biological Science degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 142nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in New York

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 206
Master’s Degree 116

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in New York

In this state, there are 1,360 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in New York

Biological Science grads earn an average of $148,460 in the state and $139,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Touro College

New York
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

#2

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,465 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,377 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#3

Hunter College

New York
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,287 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,330 after graduation.

#5

Adelphi University

Garden City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,140. 92% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#6

The New School

New York
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Elmira College

Elmira
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. This private school has an average net price of $37,042. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
3 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 63% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,025 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Clarkson grads earn an average salary of $65,651. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 947
Human Biology 713
Interdisciplinary Studies 392
Nutrition Science 355
Sustainability Science 334
Science, Technology & Society 333
Behavioral Science 284
Systems Theory 208

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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