Below are the key facts about this program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #436 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 436 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 27 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 50 of 91 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bridgewater State University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
BSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,183 a year. This is higher than $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BSU awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
Graduate study is also available at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |