by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SHU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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SHU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #104 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $52,614 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Sacred Heart University.
The general biology program at SHU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 51 |
SHU conferred 51 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).