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CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers the state's most affordable biomathematics program at just $4,783 net cost, while Cornell graduates from the same field earn $70,176 annually. The $28,356 gap between cheapest and most expensive options reflects New York's mix of accessible public institutions and elite private schools. With major pharmaceutical companies, financial modeling firms, and health tech startups concentrated in the state, computational biology graduates find strong demand for their quantitative skills in drug discovery and personalized medicine research.
9
Programs
$4,783 – $33,139
Net Price Range
$70,176
Avg. Program Earnings
64.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,783 $7,332 19.4% 81.8%
2 $9,900 $8,379 46.6% 92.1%
3 $18,322 $32,720 70.7% 77.7%
4 $20,470 $10,782 73.4% 67.7%
5 $23,819 $37,452 51.0% 78.0%
6 $27,151 $40,150 70.4% 81.1%
7 $29,694 $57,016 70.8% 67.2%
8 $32,337 $66,014 95.1% 7.5%
9 $33,139 $61,884 83.2% 64.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY NYC College of Technology so affordable for biomathematics students?

The public institution charges just $4,783 in net costs, nearly $5,000 less than SUNY Old Westbury at $9,900. However, students should note the 19.40% graduation rate, which suggests academic challenges that may require strong self-motivation and support systems.

How do acceptance rates vary among the most affordable options?

SUNY Old Westbury accepts 92.10% of applicants while maintaining a 46.60% graduation rate, making it highly accessible. University at Buffalo offers better selectivity at 67.71% acceptance with a strong 73.40% graduation rate, though net costs jump to $20,470.

Is Cornell worth the $33,139 net cost for computational biology?

Cornell's 95.10% graduation rate and $70,176 median earnings justify the premium for many students. The 7.47% acceptance rate makes admission extremely competitive, but graduates enter New York's finance and biotech sectors with strong earning potential and relatively modest $15,500 debt loads.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.