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General Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University

General Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Eastern Connecticut State University is located in Willimantic, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 general biology degrees were granted at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Connecticut State University. Of 4,355 students, 85 (2%) studied exclusively online and 219 (5%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Eastern Connecticut State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Connecticut State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Connecticut #4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #7 of 16
Best Value New England (Region) #29 of 91
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #38 of 91
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #247 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #725 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University

Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,427
2 years $32,711
3 years $48,234
4 years $53,040
5 years $63,819

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University report median earnings of $53,040, compared with $48,318 for all Eastern Connecticut State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Connecticut State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University is $25,448.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University are 63% women (24) and 37% men (14).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Connecticut State University

Of the 38 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University, 63% were women (24) and 37% were men (14).

Eastern Connecticut State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Eastern Connecticut State University

Minority students account for 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Eastern Connecticut State University

This General Biology program at Eastern Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 38

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Eastern Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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