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. We've also included details on how Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from Syracuse. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 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 Syracuse is $34,841. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, biology students borrow a median amount of $58,196 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 Syracuse is $483 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
Learn more about Syracuse tuition and fees.
Of the 113 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Syracuse in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
| Biotechnology | 49 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.