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Best Colleges for Biology in Connecticut

The best colleges for a Biology degree in Connecticut, led by Yale University, University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Biology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Biology in Connecticut?

Based on our rankings, Yale University is the top-ranked college for Biology in Connecticut. Other top choices include University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University.

What are the best Biology schools?

The best Biology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Yale University, University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Biology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Biology programs is approximately $44,127 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Biology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Biology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Biology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Biology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Biology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $73,368 per year. Below are the highest-paying Biology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Yale University — New Haven, CT · 3.9% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $67,250 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Connecticut — Storrs, CT · 52.4% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $43,712 tuition · 83% grad rate
  3. 3. Quinnipiac University — Hamden, CT · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,242 · $55,480 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. Sacred Heart University — Fairfield, CT · 65.4% acceptance · $50,404 tuition · 73% grad rate
  5. 5. Trinity College — Hartford, CT · 29.3% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $70,770 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. Connecticut College — New London, CT · 37% acceptance · SAT 1,432 · $67,242 tuition · 82% grad rate
  7. 7. University of New Haven — West Haven, CT · 60.4% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $47,332 tuition · 63% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Hartford — West Hartford, CT · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,219 · $49,075 tuition · 54% grad rate
  9. 9. Central Connecticut State University — New Britain, CT · 73.3% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $16,550 tuition · 48% grad rate
  10. 10. Southern Connecticut State University — New Haven, CT · 91.5% acceptance · $27,378 tuition · 50% grad rate
  11. 11. Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic, CT · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $17,428 tuition · 58% grad rate
  12. 12. Western Connecticut State University — Danbury, CT · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $16,901 tuition · 52% grad rate

Best Colleges for Biology in Connecticut on PickACampus