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 Binghamton University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Binghamton University is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #79 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 443 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 319 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Binghamton University. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Binghamton University is $25,016. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Binghamton University, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,990 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 Binghamton University is $337 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Binghamton University paid an average of $1,090 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,160 |
| Fees | $3,293 | $3,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,294 | $18,294 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Of the 443 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Binghamton University in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 97 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Binghamton University 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 Binghamton University Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Binghamton University make a median salary of $40,033 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at Binghamton University awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Binghamton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 237 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
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