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 SCSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #358 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 357 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 358 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from SCSU. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,973 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,250 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 SCSU is $237 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 per credit hour 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 | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from SCSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.