by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, 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 biology.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #334 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #28 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,515 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 Worcester State, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Worcester State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 23 |
