by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hunter. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 194 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Hunter is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 194 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,124 a year. This is above $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, general biology students borrow a median amount of $12,598 in student loans. This is higher than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Asian. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Hunter awarded 212 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Hunter. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 5 |
