by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CCSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 379 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 386 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from CCSU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,907 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,369 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CCSU is $133 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CCSU paid an average of $628 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $612 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
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The biology program at CCSU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CCSU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of biology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 49 |
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