Cheapest Biotechnology Colleges in New York

CUNY City College delivers biotechnology education at just $3,486 net cost, making it nearly twelve times cheaper than Syracuse University's $41,026 program. This massive price gap reflects New York's split between affordable public options and expensive private institutions. The state's biotechnology sector benefits from proximity to major pharmaceutical companies in the Hudson Valley and modern medical research centers throughout the NYC metropolitan area.

Programs

$3,486 – $41,026

Net Price Range

$32,925

Avg. Program Earnings

59.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Biotechnology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY City College New York, New York	$3,486	$7,340	54.7%	66.6%
2	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$4,734	$7,358	30.3%	59.1%
3	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York	$17,980	$8,676	40.9%	84.0%
4	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, New York	$18,730	$9,206	69.9%	69.5%
5	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$20,470	$10,782	73.4%	67.7%
6	New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, New York	$20,709	$44,360	56.0%	75.7%
7	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
8	Syracuse University Syracuse, New York	$41,026	$63,061	81.4%	51.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY schools so affordable for biotechnology students?

CUNY City College and York College charge net costs of $3,486 and $4,734 respectively, benefiting from state funding and TAP grants. These public institutions offer in-state tuition under $7,400, making them accessible to New York residents pursuing biotechnology degrees.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable biotechnology programs?

Among the most affordable options, graduation rates range dramatically from 30.3% at CUNY York College to 69.9% at SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. University at Buffalo achieves a strong 73.4% graduation rate while maintaining a reasonable $20,470 net cost.

Does program cost correlate with acceptance rates in New York biotechnology programs?

Not necessarily. Syracuse University charges $41,026 but accepts 51.75% of applicants, while SUNY Cobleskill costs just $17,980 and accepts 84.03%. The most affordable option, CUNY City College, maintains selective 66.6% acceptance despite its low cost.

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