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. We've also included details on how Westfield ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $42,776. 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 Westfield, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,622 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Westfield paid an average of $354 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,912 | $10,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,510 | $13,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
Learn more about Westfield tuition and fees.
The biology program at Westfield awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Westfield are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Westfield 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 Westfield Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Westfield in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Westfield State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.