Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purchase College stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Purchase College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #821 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #66 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purchase College earn a median of $47,659 a year. This is higher than $35,596, the median for all majors at Purchase College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purchase College, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,237 in student loans. This is higher than $23,572, the typical median for all majors at Purchase College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,320 |
| Fees | $1,946 | $1,946 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purchase College were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at SUNY at Purchase College.
This general biology program at Purchase College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
Purchase College awarded 10 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).