by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how LIU Post ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at LIU Post was ranked #424 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #38 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 424 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 461 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, LIU Post handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in biology from LIU Post. This makes it the #52 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 LIU Post is $25,679. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LIU Post, biology students borrow a median amount of $71,466 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at LIU Post is $917 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at LIU Post was $1,231 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,354 | $17,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from LIU Post in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the LIU Post 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 LIU Post Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at LIU Post make a median salary of $43,534. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from LIU Post in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at LIU Post.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 16 |
| Genetics | 12 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 12 |