by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Worcester State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, biotech students borrow a median amount of $22,056 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,250 for all biotech majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester State University.
Of the 18 biotech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Worcester State, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 81 |
