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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological sciences majors, WPI came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from WPI. This makes it the #229 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 31 biological sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WPI, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological sciences from WPI in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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