Associate's Degree
Biology, General at SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York · See Biology, General nationally
Poor return
$-4,678 over 10 years
For graduates of Biology, General at SUNY Buffalo State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $47,430 | $17,250 | -16% | Poor return |
Biology, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $84,662 | $12,500 | +3,669% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $78,147 | $13,382 | +2,567% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $72,673 | $14,000 | +2,347% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $66,917 | $14,983 | +1,764% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | Associate's | $79,403 | $15,000 | +1,664% | Strong return |
| 6 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | Associate's | $84,852 | — | +1,603% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | Associate's | $103,618 | $20,500 | +1,445% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $66,170 | $15,000 | +1,302% | Strong return |
| 9 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $68,849 | $16,125 | +1,300% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $59,736 | — | +1,204% | Strong return |
Other majors at SUNY Buffalo State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $89,829 | $24,870 | +1,312% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $86,786 | $22,400 | +1,254% | Strong return |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $74,319 | $25,324 | +819% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $63,973 | $19,250 | +539% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $62,835 | $24,250 | +466% | Strong return |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's | $56,366 | $20,000 | +279% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $56,380 | $20,407 | +278% | Strong return |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Certificate | $61,856 | — | +271% | Strong return |
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Biology, General at SUNY Buffalo State University
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.