by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Connecticut. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Connecticut among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #109 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 109 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 16 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 167 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut report a median salary of $56,494 a year. This is lower than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
University of Connecticut granted 167 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Connecticut. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
