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Best Colleges for Biology in New York

The best colleges for a Biology degree in New York, led by Cornell University, New York University and Columbia University in the City of New York. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Biology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Biology in New York?

Based on our rankings, Cornell University is the top-ranked college for Biology in New York. Other top choices include New York University, Columbia University in the City of New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

What are the best Biology schools?

The best Biology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Cornell University, New York University, Columbia University in the City of New York. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Biology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Biology programs is approximately $49,191 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Biology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Biology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Biology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Biology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Biology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $86,977 per year. Below are the highest-paying Biology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Cornell University — Ithaca, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,535 · $69,314 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  3. 3. Columbia University in the City of New York — New York, NY · 4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $71,845 tuition · 96% grad rate
  4. 4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy, NY · 63.5% acceptance · SAT 1,456 · $64,081 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. Yeshiva University — New York, NY · 55.6% acceptance · SAT 1,426 · $51,800 tuition · 83% grad rate
  7. 7. Fordham University — Bronx, NY · 59.3% acceptance · SAT 1,418 · $64,915 tuition · 82% grad rate
  8. 8. United States Military Academy — West Point, NY · 12.5% acceptance · SAT 1,355 · 87% grad rate
  9. 9. Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY · 66.9% acceptance · SAT 1,383 · $59,274 tuition · 70% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  11. 11. Hamilton College — Clinton, NY · 13.6% acceptance · SAT 1,506 · $68,960 tuition · 91% grad rate
  12. 12. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  13. 13. Binghamton University — Vestal, NY · 38.6% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $30,447 tuition · 82% grad rate
  14. 14. Stony Brook University — Stony Brook, NY · 49% acceptance · SAT 1,419 · $32,741 tuition · 76% grad rate
  15. 15. Barnard College — New York, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $69,888 tuition · 93% grad rate
  16. 16. Colgate University — Hamilton, NY · 13.9% acceptance · SAT 1,508 · $70,306 tuition · 91% grad rate
  17. 17. University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $31,536 tuition · 75% grad rate
  18. 18. Clarkson University — Potsdam, NY · 77.4% acceptance · SAT 1,304 · $59,398 tuition · 75% grad rate
  19. 19. CUNY City College — New York, NY · 60% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $15,290 tuition · 57% grad rate
  20. 20. Union College — Schenectady, NY · 43.9% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $69,039 tuition · 80% grad rate
  21. 21. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  22. 22. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,414 tuition · 72% grad rate
  23. 23. CUNY Brooklyn College — Brooklyn, NY · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,140 · $15,402 tuition · 54% grad rate
  24. 24. Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY · 18.6% acceptance · SAT 1,494 · $71,030 tuition · 91% grad rate
  25. 25. St Lawrence University — Canton, NY · 54.3% acceptance · SAT 1,371 · $65,900 tuition · 79% grad rate

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