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. Also, learn how CSI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSI was ranked #778 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #67 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 765 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 778 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Staten Island CUNY handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSI. This makes it the #121 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 CSI is $28,217. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CSI paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,535 | $20,535 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from CSI in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSI does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSI Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from CSI make a median salary of $46,299 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
The biology program at CSI awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at College of Staten Island CUNY.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 5 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |