by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #272 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 272 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 8 of 16 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 40 of 91 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Eastern, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Eastern is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,040 a year. This is above $48,318, the median for all majors at Eastern.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,448 in student loans. This is higher than $25,407, the typical median for all majors at Eastern.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,496 |
| Fees | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Eastern conferred 38 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
