Below are the key facts about this program at SUNY at Albany. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #32 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY at Albany among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #317 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 317 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 34 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 79 of 221 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University at Albany awarded 179 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SUNY at Albany is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY at Albany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,952 a year. This is below $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SUNY at Albany, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
SUNY at Albany awarded 179 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
Graduate study is also available at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |