Best colleges for biology in Connecticut

    University of Connecticut ranks first in Connecticut for biology value (#87 nationally, value score 71.1): graduates earn $71,160 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $24,342 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 8 Connecticut colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best biology colleges in Connecticut

    University of Connecticut ranks first in Connecticut for biology value (#87 nationally, value score 71.1): graduates earn $71,160 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $24,342 a year. 8 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, biology graduates earn $65,545 and the average net price is $22,686 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 8 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, biology graduates earn $65,545 and the average net price is $22,686 a year.
    • The highest biology earnings in the state are at Sacred Heart University ($72,404), ranked #4 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Central Connecticut State University: $15,537 a year.
    Median earnings
    $65,545
    National: $58,001
    Median net price
    $22,686
    National: $18,049
    Median federal debt
    $21,771
    biology graduates
    Public colleges
    5 of 8
    in this list

    8 colleges

    The Connecticut ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Connecticut 1

      University of Connecticut

      Storrs, CT · Public · #87 nationally

      71.1Value
      Earnings
      $71,160
      Net price
      $24,342
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      84%
    2. Rank in Connecticut 2

      Quinnipiac University

      Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · #182 nationally

      62.1Value
      Earnings
      $70,632
      Net price
      $41,729
      Federal debt
      $22,535
      Graduation rate
      79%
    3. Rank in Connecticut 3

      Southern Connecticut State University

      New Haven, CT · Public · #214 nationally

      59.7Value
      Earnings
      $67,791
      Net price
      $21,029
      Federal debt
      $22,042
      Graduation rate
      50%
    4. Rank in Connecticut 4

      Sacred Heart University

      Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · #222 nationally

      59.4Value
      Earnings
      $72,404
      Net price
      $45,827
      Federal debt
      $26,000
      Graduation rate
      77%
    5. Rank in Connecticut 5

      Eastern Connecticut State University

      Willimantic, CT · Public · #258 nationally

      57.4Value
      Earnings
      $62,726
      Net price
      $20,502
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      54%
    6. Rank in Connecticut 6

      Central Connecticut State University

      New Britain, CT · Public · #348 nationally

      50.2Value
      Earnings
      $58,193
      Net price
      $15,537
      Federal debt
      $21,000
      Graduation rate
      50%
    7. Rank in Connecticut 7

      University of Hartford

      West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #420 nationally

      43.9Value
      Earnings
      $63,299
      Net price
      $28,928
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      57%
    8. Rank in Connecticut 8

      Western Connecticut State University

      Danbury, CT · Public · #502 nationally

      37.1Value
      Earnings
      $52,458
      Net price
      $16,754
      Federal debt
      $20,250
      Graduation rate
      51%

    Method: the same value score as the national biology ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about biology colleges in Connecticut

    What are the best colleges for biology in Connecticut?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Connecticut colleges for biology are University of Connecticut (value score 71.1), Quinnipiac University (value score 62.1) and Southern Connecticut State University (value score 59.7). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Connecticut college has the highest earnings for biology graduates?

    Sacred Heart University: its biology graduates have median earnings of $72,404 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable biology college in Connecticut on this list?

    Central Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Connecticut colleges, $15,537 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Connecticut colleges are ranked for biology?

    8 Connecticut colleges have a biology bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Connecticut.