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 UCONN ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UCONN came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from UCONN. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $33,189. 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 UCONN, biology students borrow a median amount of $51,244 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UCONN is $523 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 190 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UCONN. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in biology from UCONN. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 178 |
| Zoology | 107 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 49 |
| Genetics | 39 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.