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Best Online Biology Programs in Bronx, NY (2026)
Bronx, New York has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $53,400 to $64,348 per year for indexed programs. Bronx has a population of about 1,455,720. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $103,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Bronx
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Bronx, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bronx city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York biology page.
Biology Wages Near Bronx
Bronx is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $103,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,794 |
| Biological Technician | $62,780 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,755 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $86,400 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,732 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $84,740 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,258 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Bronx at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bronx-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Mount Vernon, NY – 4.8 mi away (68,344 pop)
- Fort Lee, NJ – 5.5 mi away (37,577 pop)
- Englewood, NJ – 6.3 mi away (28,455 pop)
- Cliffside Park, NJ – 6.6 mi away (24,856 pop)
- Yonkers, NY – 6.7 mi away (200,807 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Bronx, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Bronx. The closest is Fordham University in Bronx, NY (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mount Saint Vincent (4.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Bronx?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Bronx are: Medical Scientist ($103,360), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($86,400), Soil and Plant Scientist ($84,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Bronx?
Mount Vernon, NY is 4.8 miles from Bronx and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.