by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,450 a year. 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 Worcester State, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,377 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Worcester State. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 21 |