# Southern Connecticut State University: Biology (bachelor's)

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130493, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,973
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,791 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,770 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 9 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (14 colleges, $70,738): -$2,947
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,795

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,791 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,736 | $78,925 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | $72,404 | $23,250 | $46,174 | 74% |
| University of Connecticut | $71,160 | $25,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $71,160 | $25,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $71,160 | $25,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $71,160 | $25,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $71,160 | $25,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of New Haven | $70,843 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| Quinnipiac University | $70,632 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $67,791 | $24,770 | $20,857 | 50% |
| University of Hartford | $63,299 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $62,726 | $25,448 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $58,193 | $25,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $52,458 | $27,000 | $17,604 | 52% |
| University of Saint Joseph | $49,383 | $27,000 | $27,989 | 64% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported New Haven, CT, $62,360 CT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,800 New Haven, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $210,670 New Haven, CT, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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