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. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UAlbany was ranked #93 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAlbany. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,099 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,562 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UAlbany is $216 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UAlbany. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UAlbany in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.