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. In addition, we cover how CCNY ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 217 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 227 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from CCNY. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCNY is $28,324. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCNY was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about CCNY tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CCNY biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCNY Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CCNY, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CCNY are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
| Biotechnology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.