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Biotechnology at Worcester State University

15 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#22 Overall Quality
Biotechnology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at Worcester State University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.

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Biotechnology Degrees Available at Worcester State

Worcester State Biotech Rankings

The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools 20
Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Biotechnology Schools 22

Popularity of Biotech at Worcester State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Worcester State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Biotech Graduates from Worcester State Make?

$70,124 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biotech Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Biotech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,124 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biotech from Worcester State Cost?

$11,286 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Worcester State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Worcester State was $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $970 $7,050
Fees $10,316 $10,316
Books and Supplies $1,368 $1,368
On Campus Room and Board $12,999 $12,999
On Campus Other Expenses $1,892 $1,892

Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.

Worcester State Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in biotech from Worcester State. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in biotech.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Worcester State Offer an Online BS in Biotech?

Worcester State does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Worcester State Online Learning page.

Worcester State Biotechnology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in biotech from Worcester State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master's in biotech.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Biotech Student Diversity at Worcester State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester State University.

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