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 WPI ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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WPI is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 70 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from WPI. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WPI is $51,711. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPI, biology students borrow a median amount of $79,760 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from WPI. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WPI 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 WPI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in biology from WPI. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.