U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 105 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 43% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,870. College Scorecard.
CCSU Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CCSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 3.0 years |
| $30–48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 3.4 years |
| $75–110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 4.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (28% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($58,193) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,412 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart University | $72,404 | $23,250 | $46,174 | 73% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut | $71,160 | $25,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $71,160 | $25,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $71,160 | $25,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $71,160 | $25,000 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $71,160 | $25,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 7 | University of New Haven | $70,843 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University | $70,632 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| 9 | Southern Connecticut State University | $67,791 | $24,770 | $20,857 | 50% |
| 10 | University of Hartford | $63,299 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| 11 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $62,726 | $25,448 | $21,067 | 58% |
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | $58,193 | $25,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| 13 | Western Connecticut State University | $52,458 | $27,000 | $17,604 | 52% |
| 14 | University of Saint Joseph | $49,383 | $27,000 | $27,989 | 64% |
6 more Connecticut colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CCSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CCSU
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,562
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at CCSU
- Biochemistry$60,713
- Chemistry—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$67,562
CCSU Biology questions
How much do CCSU Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median $58,193 four years after graduating and $36,907 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do CCSU Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Central Connecticut State University is $25,000, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is CCSU a good school for Biology in Connecticut?
On pay, Biology graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn $58,193 four years out, $12,545 below the median for the same major across 14 Connecticut colleges ($70,738) and $197 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does CCSU rank for Biology in Connecticut?
Of 14 Connecticut colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Central Connecticut State University ranks 12th. The highest is Sacred Heart University at $72,404.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $52,510 in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Connecticut State University Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).