Biology at The College of Saint Rose

Saint Rose biology graduates start with $41,068—significantly above both the national median ($32,316) and New York's median ($32,738) for biology majors. Among New York's 92 biology programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, putting it ahead of most SUNY and CUNY options and within range of schools like Columbia and CUNY Medgar Evers. The $27,000 median debt sits right near national averages, creating a manageable 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can realistically handle.

The 30% earnings growth to $53,389 by year four suggests graduates are finding professional positions rather than getting stuck in lab tech roles. That trajectory matters for biology majors, where many programs lead to low-wage positions without clear advancement. However, the sample size here is small—fewer than 30 graduates—so these numbers could shift significantly with more data.

For families considering this program, the combination of above-average starting salaries and reasonable debt makes Saint Rose competitive with much more selective schools. The 73% admission rate means your child has a realistic shot at these outcomes if they're a solid student. Just recognize these impressive numbers are based on limited data, so they come with more uncertainty than programs with larger graduate pools.