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 #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 245 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $29,040. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UCONN is $523 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCONN. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UCONN in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 114 |
| Zoology | 107 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 59 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 46 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 33 |
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