by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from WPI. This makes it the #64 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WPI paid an average of $1,610 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,960 | $57,960 |
| Fees | $910 | $910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,072 | $18,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from WPI in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPI 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WPI biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WPI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 52 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 2 |
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