by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Framingham State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Framingham State was ranked #437 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #28 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 437 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Framingham State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Framingham State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,472 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Framingham State was $753 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $500 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,784 | $13,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
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The biology program at Framingham State awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Framingham State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Framingham State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Framingham State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.