U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 160 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% 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 $22,933. College Scorecard.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus 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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus'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 | $5,604 | $24,489 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | 2.0 years |
| $110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 2.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($71,160) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,379 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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,997
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
- Biochemistry—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology$52,766
- Chemistry$84,609
- Physiology—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$73,289
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Biology questions
How much do University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn a median $71,160 four years after graduating and $33,189 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is $25,000, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus a good school for Biology in Connecticut?
On pay, Biology graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn $71,160 four years out, $422 above the median for the same major across 14 Connecticut colleges ($70,738) and $13,164 above the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus rank for Biology in Connecticut?
Of 14 Connecticut colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks 3rd. 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 $62,360 in Connecticut and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Cite this: “University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).