Here, 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 Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #434 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh is $31,091. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,140 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Of the 66 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY Plattsburgh, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 36 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 4 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
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