Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Natural Sciences in New York

Find Schools Near

Natural Sciences Schools in New York

158 Natural Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Natural Sciences major is the 180th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors in New York

Natural Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 131
Associate Degree 22
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
undefined

Jobs for Natural Sciences Grads in New York

2,430 people in the state and 84,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural sciences.

undefined

Wages for Natural Sciences Jobs in New York

Natural Sciences grads earn an average of $103,970 in the state and $110,090 nationwide.

undefined

There are 9 colleges in New York that offer natural sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Daemen College

Amherst
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,775. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. A typical student attending Erie Community College will pay a net price of $4,575. In their early career, Erie Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,380.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,974 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, Excelsior College grads earn an average salary of $61,752. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#4

Colgate University

Hamilton
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colgate. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,779 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,267 a year.

#7

Hofstra University

Hempstead
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,115 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,570.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,663 Total Students

The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Natural Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers natural sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Physical Scientists 10% $97,370

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

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
Biological & Physical Science 322
Behavioral Science 284

View all majors related to Natural Sciences

View Nationwide Natural Sciences Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.