Compare 10 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in New York. Average earnings: $52,334.
The highest-earning Biological and Physical Sciences program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $33K earnings gap across 10 programs in New York, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Biological and Physical Sciences program leads with graduates earning $69,338, well above the state average of $52,334. But the story extends beyond RPI—Barnard College ($64,396) and Binghamton University ($64,005) demonstrate how diverse institutions can produce strong outcomes in this interdisciplinary field.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,338 | 18 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $64,396 | 18 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | High |
| #3 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $64,005 | 115 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #4 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $60,863 | 61 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #5 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,912 | 40 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #6 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $48,963 | 34 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #7 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $47,129 | 84 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #8 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $39,867 | 25 | $23,577 | Challenging | $36,515 | High |
| #9 | Bard CollegePrivate | $39,296 | 82 | $24,254 | Challenging | $29,734 | High |
| #10 | $36,818 | 15 | $23,334 | Challenging | $39,731 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
