Compare 77 Biology, General. programs in New York. Average earnings: $50,631.
Biology, General programs produce graduates earning between $58,116 and $77,314—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 77 ranked programs in New York, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, Yeshiva University produces Biology graduates earning $77,314, well above the state average of $50,631. Marist College follows closely at $74,782, while Siena College delivers $72,370—proving that focused programs can compete regardless of overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yeshiva UniversityPrivate | $77,314 | 88 | $18,250 | Excellent | $25,880 | Manageable |
| #2 | Marist CollegePrivate | $74,782 | 65 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Challenging |
| #3 | Siena CollegePrivate | $72,370 | 51 | $26,561 | Excellent | $40,800 | Challenging |
| #4 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $70,124 | 118 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #5 | $69,849 | 64 | $23,334 | Excellent | $39,731 | Challenging | |
| #6 | St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $69,240 | 11 | $23,198 | Excellent | $32,425 | Manageable |
| #7 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $67,763 | 28 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $66,075 | 248 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Good |
| #9 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $66,043 | 172 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $65,406 | 15 | $26,000 | Good | $36,756 | Challenging |
| #11 | $65,127 | 60 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $63,850 | 32 | $26,000 | Good | $36,890 | Challenging |
| #13 | Union CollegePrivate | $63,838 | 34 | $25,337 | Good | $57,000 | High |
| #14 | $62,588 | 68 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $61,495 | 20 | $23,750 | Good | $52,241 | High | |
| #16 | Niagara UniversityPrivate | $60,737 | 23 | $25,475 | Good | $25,200 | Challenging |
| #17 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,669 | 102 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #18 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $58,600 | 95 | $23,000 | Good | $33,751 | Challenging |
| #19 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $58,316 | 14 | $22,000 | Good | $23,291 | Challenging |
| #20 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $58,116 | 25 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #21 | $57,612 | 64 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $56,853 | 142 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Manageable |
| #23 | $56,100 | 257 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #24 | $56,021 | 65 | $18,750 | Excellent | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $55,904 | 49 | $23,577 | Good | $36,515 | 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.
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