Biology at SUNY Brockport

SUNY Brockport's biology program punches well above its weight, delivering earnings that surpass 81% of biology programs nationwide while keeping debt remarkably low at just $27,000—below the national median. For a regional SUNY campus with a 71% admission rate, these outcomes are impressive. First-year graduates earn $37,433, climbing to over $50,000 by year four, which puts them ahead of the New York state median and demonstrates solid career trajectory.

The state context reveals an interesting dynamic: while Brockport sits at the 60th percentile among New York biology programs—respectable but not elite—it achieves this while costing far less than top performers like Barnard ($47,329) or Hamilton ($43,639). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 means graduates owe less than a single year's starting salary, giving them financial flexibility that biology grads at pricier private schools often lack. The 35% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are successfully moving into better-paying roles or pursuing graduate work.

For families weighing SUNY Brockport against more expensive options, the math is straightforward: you're getting above-average biology outcomes at a below-average price. That combination makes this program a solid value, particularly for students planning to attend medical, dental, or graduate school where minimizing undergraduate debt matters enormously.