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, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in biotech from WPI. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biotech 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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the WPI biotech 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 52% went to 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, 80% 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 52 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.