by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SUNY Plattsburgh compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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SUNY Plattsburgh ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #440 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #49 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, State University of New York at Plattsburgh awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh report a median salary of $47,339 a year. This is lower than $54,072, the median for all majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,140 in student loans. This is below $24,217, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,965 | $1,965 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Plattsburgh were White. About 57% 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 Plattsburgh with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
The general biology program at SUNY Plattsburgh includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
SUNY Plattsburgh awarded 39 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
SUNY Plattsburgh awarded 10 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).