Best colleges for Biotechnology in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
Columbia University, New York University and Syracuse University award the most Biotechnology degrees and certificates in New York: 36, 30 and 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 19 New York colleges offer Biotechnology and award 244 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Biotechnology program is a multidisciplinary field that merges natural sciences and engineering to apply biological organisms and their components for various products and services. This program is ideal for students interested in…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $44,418 | 30 | 84% | $28,851 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $41,895 | 28 | 70% | $28,133 | $24,125 |
Colleges awarding the most Biotechnology degrees in New York
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University New York Private not-for-profit | 36 | Not reported |
| 2 | New York University New York Private not-for-profit | 30 | Not reported |
| 3 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit | 30 | $44,418 |
| 4 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Private not-for-profit | 28 | $41,895 |
| 5 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 6 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill Public | 15 | Not reported |
| 7 | University at Buffalo Buffalo Public | 12 | Not reported |
| 8 | CUNY City College New York Public | 11 | Not reported |
| 9 | Clarkson University Potsdam Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 10 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy Public | 7 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 New York colleges offering Biotechnology
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York | Public | 15 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | Public | 10 |
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
| St. John's University - New York | Queens | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside | Public | 5 |
| CUNY York College | Jamaica | Public | 2 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx | Public | 1 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn | Public | 1 |
| Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).
Top skills
What Natural Sciences Managers earn in New York
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Biotechnology programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Biotechnology degrees?+
Columbia University (36 graduates a year), New York University (30 graduates a year) and Syracuse University (30 graduates a year) award the most Biotechnology degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 19 New York colleges offer Biotechnology.
Which Biotechnology program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Syracuse University tops the list at $44,418. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in New York?+
The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in New York is $153,570 (median $134,680), across about 5,690 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Biotechnology program?+
The Biotechnology program is a multidisciplinary field that merges natural sciences and engineering to apply biological organisms and their components for various products and services. This program is ideal for students interested in…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+
The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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