by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Westfield State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #29 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Westfield State University highly for general biology, placing at #506 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 506 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 31 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 56 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Westfield State University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Westfield State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Westfield State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,803 a year. This is below $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Westfield State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Westfield State University granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Graduate study is also available at Westfield State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
