by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Connecticut compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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University of Connecticut is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #103 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 28 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 36 |
| College Major Best Value | 36 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
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 |
Find out more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.
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 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from University of Connecticut identified as men.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Asian. Roughly 33% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 67% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Connecticut.
This general biology program at University of Connecticut breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 167 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 34 |
University of Connecticut awarded 167 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
University of Connecticut awarded 34 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).