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General Biology at University of Bridgeport

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what University of Bridgeport. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Bridgeport is in Bridgeport, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Bridgeport.

Studying Online at University of Bridgeport

Online coursework is an option at University of Bridgeport. Of 3,838 students, 936 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,954 (51%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Bridgeport

Use these rankings to compare University of Bridgeport’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Bridgeport

Graduates of University of Bridgeport’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
1 year	$28,607
2 years	$28,598
4 years	$59,936
5 years	$63,158

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Bridgeport earn a median of $59,936, compared with $62,756 for all University of Bridgeport graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Bridgeport is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Bridgeport, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Bridgeport are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Bridgeport

Of the 9 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Bridgeport, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 56% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Bridgeport, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Bridgeport

Among the 4 master’s general biology graduates at University of Bridgeport, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Bridgeport

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	13

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Bridgeport pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology 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
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.