Here, 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. We've also included details on how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
Best General Biology Schools | 293 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh is $24,885. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,999 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Plattsburgh paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
Other Races | 3 |
SUNY Plattsburgh 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 SUNY Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.