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, and more. In addition, we cover how USJ ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at USJ was ranked #367 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 367 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 692 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Saint Joseph handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from USJ. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at USJ paid an average of $779 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,608 | $45,608 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from USJ. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USJ biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USJ Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at USJ make a median salary of $65,070. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from USJ in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Saint Joseph.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14 |
| Genetics | 4 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
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