by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ECSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #482 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 478 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 482 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECSU is $39,977. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECSU paid an average of $626 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
Learn more about ECSU tuition and fees.
The biology program at ECSU awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
ECSU 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 ECSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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