by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fitchburg State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #28 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fitchburg State among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #485 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 485 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 30 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 55 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Fitchburg State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fitchburg State University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Fitchburg State ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,954 a year. This is below $66,598, the median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fitchburg State, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,763, the typical median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,376 | $10,376 |
Learn more about Fitchburg State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Fitchburg State granted 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
