Biology Degree

The biology program at CUNY Queens College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer biology degrees.

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CUNY Queens College

300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY

Queens, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Flushing, New York, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Queens is a large institution, enrolling about 21,000 per year.

Areas of study offered at Queens include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Library Science

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students at CUNY Queens College scored within the range of 1020 - 1190 on the SAT. 30% of those students that apply are admitted to CUNY Queens College, of which 27 percent choose to attend.

Tuition & fees at Queens vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,200 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $10,000 annually. Students enrolled at Queens may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Queens has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.qc.cuny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Queens College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).