by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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WPI was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biotech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in biotech from WPI. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 biotech majors earned their master's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 40 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 16 |
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