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General Biology Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 113 students earned their Biology degrees in CT.

In this state, General Biology is the 31st most popular major out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Connecticut

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 58.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Connecticut

18,710 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $104,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $37,568 after graduation.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,230.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $56,144 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Wesleyan University

Middletown
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,813. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,084.

General Biology Careers in CT

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Life Scientists 13% $0
Medical Scientists 11% $111,840
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Biological Scientists 7% $91,320
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 88
Ecology & Systematics Biology 82
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 76
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 72
Genetics 60
Microbiology Science & Immunology 57
Biochemistry & Biophysics 53
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43

View all majors related to General Biology

View Nationwide General Biology Report

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