by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biotechnology at WPI. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WPI highly for biotechnology, coming in at #17 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 17 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 8 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biotechnology at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 12 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
WPI is a solid choice among schools offering biotechnology at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 75% 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 biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in biotechnology.
WPI has not been ranked for biotechnology at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in biotechnology from WPI were women.
The majority of biotechnology graduate certificate degree graduates at WPI are Asian. About 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 biotechnology.
| 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 |