Biology at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in biology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Connecticut State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 127 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $68,251 | $60,102 | #344 | — |
| 128 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $77,213 | #26 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,120 | $61,985 | #275 | $35,241 |
| 130 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $67,791 | $61,034 | #302 | $41,973 |
| 131 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $67,630 | $72,797 | #57 | — |
| 132 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $67,551 | $59,486 | #367 | $45,670 |
| 133 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #378 | $37,179 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,973 one year after graduating and $67,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #302 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,545.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.