by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Cortland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #601 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #38 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,796 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at SUNY Cortland.
Of the 69 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY Cortland, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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