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. We've also included details on how Westfield ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Westfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,352 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 Westfield, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Westfield State University.
The biology program at Westfield awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Westfield are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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