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 #638 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #54 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 626 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 638 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam is $25,459. 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 Potsdam, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,783 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 SUNY Potsdam is $194 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Potsdam paid an average of $708 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 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
Learn more about SUNY Potsdam tuition and fees.
Of the 26 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Potsdam, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SUNY Potsdam 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 Potsdam Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |