Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Southern Connecticut State University · New Haven, CT
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $41,973 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $20,545, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Hartford | $52,179 | $26,190 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | $44,657 | $27,000 |
| Connecticut College New London | $41,067 | $23,045 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | $39,977 | $23,127 |
| University of New Haven West Haven | $39,628 | $27,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury | $37,787 | $27,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield | $37,450 | $23,250 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $36,907 | $21,625 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $33,189 | $23,250 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $33,189 | $23,250 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $33,189 | $23,250 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $33,189 | $23,250 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $33,189 | $23,250 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford | $29,763 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Southern Connecticut State University make?
The median salary is $41,973 one year after graduation and $61,609 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,545.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.