by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at WPI. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WPI among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #132 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 132 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 14 of 52 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 99 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at WPI breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 14 |
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 31 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WPI holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 4 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WPI is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WPI is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WPI were women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WPI are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WPI. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 69 |