by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how QC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #576 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #47 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 569 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 576 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from QC. This makes it the #202 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 QC is $31,777. 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 QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from QC. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
The biology program at QC awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |