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Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University graduates about 27 biology majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 441st of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 46 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 72 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 58% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $63,000 four years out, 1.10× what the same major pays nationally.

46/100Solid#441 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year273% of the class
Courses in the catalog72more than 58% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$63,0001.10× the same major nationally
Admit rate83%whole school
SAT middle 50%980–1190whole school

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 17 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 3 · Chapel 2 · Dining 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Stevenson University 46
  2. University of North Carolina–Asheville 46
  3. Merrimack College 46
  4. Capital University 46
  5. Simmons University 46
  6. Goucher College 46
  7. University of North Texas 45
  8. Central Michigan University 45

Other strong majors at Eastern Connecticut State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Eastern Connecticut State University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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