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General Biology at University of Saint Joseph

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what University of Saint Joseph. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Saint Joseph sits in West Hartford, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Saint Joseph.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Saint Joseph

Online coursework is an option at University of Saint Joseph. Among 1,952 students, 407 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 564 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Saint Joseph

Graduates of University of Saint Joseph’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$30,749

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Saint Joseph take home a median $30,749, compared with $73,982 for all University of Saint Joseph graduates — about 58% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Saint Joseph comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Saint Joseph, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Saint Joseph are 78% women (32) and 22% men (9).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Saint Joseph

Of the 10 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Saint Joseph, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Saint Joseph.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3

Minority students account for 40% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Saint Joseph, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Saint Joseph

Among the 24 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Saint Joseph, 75% were women (18) and 25% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Saint Joseph.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Saint Joseph, lower than the national average of 41%.*

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

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Saint Joseph

This General Biology program at University of Saint Joseph includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	34
General Biomedical Sciences	7

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Saint Joseph pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

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.