by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Long Island University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #51 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Long Island University highly for general biology, ranked #521 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 521 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 56 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 127 of 221 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Long Island University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Long Island University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Long Island University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Long Island University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,943 a year. This is below $88,659, the median for all majors at Long Island University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Long Island University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,211, the typical median for all majors at Long Island University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,926 | $40,248 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
Find out more about Long Island University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Long Island University are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Long Island University awarded 73 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Long Island University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
