Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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SUNY Cortland ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #278 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, State University of New York at Cortland handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland earn a median of $65,127 a year. This is above $55,027, the median for all majors at SUNY Cortland.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,273, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Cortland.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Cortland are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at State University of New York at Cortland.
The general biology program at SUNY Cortland breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 39 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 14 |
SUNY Cortland granted 39 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
SUNY Cortland conferred 14 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).