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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences, consider the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 185 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Many students take online classes at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Rankings at University of Connecticut

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Connecticut’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 78
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 76

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 78
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 76

Earnings for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates from University of Connecticut

Graduates of University of Connecticut’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,218
2 years	$38,289
3 years	$39,851
4 years	$70,038
5 years	$85,476

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut report median earnings of $70,038, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut stands at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of Connecticut are 59% women (109) and 41% men (76).

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 171 bachelor’s cell biology & anatomical sciences graduates at University of Connecticut, 60% were women (103) and 40% were men (68).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	23
Black / African American	8
Asian	50
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 54% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below the national average of 59%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 6 master’s cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 17% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below the national average of 33%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 8 doctoral cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut.

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Connecticut, lower than the national average of 28%.*

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

More Specific Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Concentrations at University of Connecticut

The Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of Connecticut breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	185

Top-Paying Careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Cytotechnologists	$155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists	$155,361
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Histotechnologists	$125,527
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077

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.