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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Central Connecticut State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Connecticut State University is located in New Britain, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University.

Studying Online at Central Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Among 9,997 students, 379 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Connecticut State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#29 of 29
Best Value	Nationwide	#102 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#259 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Those who finish Central Connecticut State University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,567
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$38,182
4 years	$54,629
5 years	$66,707

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Central Connecticut State University take home a median $54,629, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Central Connecticut State University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Among the 17 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 11 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	5
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 64% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, higher than the national average of 37%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Central Connecticut State University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Central Connecticut State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	3
Molecular Biology	25

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Central Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.