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 Framingham State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Framingham State was ranked #331 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Framingham State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Framingham State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,401 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Framingham State, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,999 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 $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Framingham State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Framingham State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 15 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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