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 Hunter ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #361 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #34 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 361 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biology from Hunter. This makes it the #94 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 Hunter is $30,257. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hunter paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 191 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biology master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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