Biology at University of Bridgeport
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Connecticut
Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | $37,450* | $59,936 | $27,000 | — |
| Trinity College | $52,179* | — | $26,190 | 0.50 |
| Quinnipiac University | $44,657* | $56,734 | $27,000 | 0.60 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $41,973* | $51,529 | $24,770 | 0.59 |
| Connecticut College | $41,067* | $51,800 | $23,045 | 0.56 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $39,977* | $53,040 | $25,448 | 0.64 |
| National Median | $32,316* | — | $25,000 | 0.77 |
Other Biology Programs in Connecticut
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Connecticut schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Hartford | $67,420 | $52,179 | $26,190 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | $53,090 | $44,657 | $27,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $12,828 | $41,973 | $24,770 |
| Connecticut College New London | $64,812 | $41,067 | $23,045 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | $13,292 | $39,977 | $25,448 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Bridgeport, approximately 52% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 15 similar programs in CT. Actual outcomes may vary.