by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fitchburg State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 348 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State is $41,250. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State, biology students borrow a median amount of $11,652 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Fitchburg State paid an average of $294 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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The biology program at Fitchburg State awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Fitchburg State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 21 |
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