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. Also, learn how SUNY Potsdam ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #726 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #52 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam is $24,842. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at SUNY Potsdam is $194 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at SUNY Potsdam.
The biology program at SUNY Potsdam awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
