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 cell biology programs.
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UCONN was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cell biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 51% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from UCONN. This makes it the #40 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cell biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $35,393. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allcell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cell biology program at UCONN is $531 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 159 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in cell biology from UCONN in 2022, 39% were men and 61% 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UCONN does not offer an online option for its cell 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.
Of the 10 cell biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 213 |
| Zoology | 107 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 49 |
| Genetics | 39 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 34 |
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