38 Biological Sciences colleges in New York with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $67,995.
We started with Biological Sciences programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 37 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Cornell University leads the rankings, producing Biological Sciences graduates earning $104,043 while maintaining a 94th percentile mobility score. The top three schools all exceed $102,000 in median earnings—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College serves 55% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $75,971. Meanwhile, Cuny Hunter College delivers exceptional value with just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These schools provide both access AND affordability.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $104,043 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable | 96th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $102,491 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | High | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $102,051 | $23,750 | Manageable | $52,241 | High | 87th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Union CollegePrivate | $88,604 | $25,337 | Excellent | $57,000 | High | 78th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Manhattan UniversityPrivate | $86,316 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | High | 75th percentile mobility |
| #6 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $85,569 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High | 85th percentile mobility |
| #7 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $85,139 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High | 76th percentile mobility |
| #8 | New York UniversityPrivate | $82,509 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High | 96th percentile mobility |
| #9 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $80,596 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
| #10 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $79,164 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | High | 90th percentile mobility |
| #11 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $79,042 | $21,000 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging | 89th percentile mobility |
| #12 | Molloy UniversityPrivate | $77,789 | $27,000 | High | $39,248 | High | 76th percentile mobility |
| #13 | $76,571 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Challenging | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #14 | $75,971 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | 99th percentile mobility | |
| #15 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $75,482 | $25,000 | Excellent | $48,005 | Challenging | 81th percentile mobility |
| #16 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $74,502 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility |
| #17 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $74,360 | $25,000 | Excellent | $53,829 | High | 76th percentile mobility |
| #18 | University At BuffaloPublic | $70,814 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable | 98th percentile mobility |
| #19 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $70,378 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | High | 82th percentile mobility |
| #20 | $70,080 | $23,334 | Excellent | $39,731 | Manageable | 75th percentile mobility | |
| #21 | $69,781 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #22 | $69,571 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | 82th percentile mobility | |
| #23 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $69,363 | $19,500 | Excellent | $60,000 | High | 77th percentile mobility |
| #24 | $68,831 | $27,000 | Good | $61,178 | High | 76th percentile mobility | |
| #25 | University At AlbanyPublic | $67,979 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Manageable | 97th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
