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Biology at University at Albany–SUNY

University at Albany–SUNY graduates about 207 biology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 259th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 62 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 75 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 63% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $59,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $33 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

62/100Solid#259 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year2077% of the class
Courses in the catalog75more than 63% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$59,0001.03× the same major nationally
Research in the field$33Ma year, NSF
Admit rate69%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1320whole school

Around University at Albany–SUNY

Center for Emerging Sciences and Technology Management at University at Albany,
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Empty UAlbany campus
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A colonnade at the New York State University uptown campus in Albany NN
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University Hall of the University at Albany, State University of New York, with
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Arts & Science, Social Science, Life Sciences Research Building, Biology, Science Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 73 · Academic 39 · Athletics 5 · Dining 3 · Arts 2 · Library 2.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Juniata College 63
  2. Whittier College 63
  3. University of Redlands 63
  4. Wabash College 63
  5. University of Louisville 62
  6. University of Maine 62
  7. Touro University 62
  8. Lawrence University 62

Other strong majors at University at Albany–SUNY

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University at Albany–SUNY with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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