by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how BSU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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BSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #485 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bridgewater State University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,183 a year. This is higher than $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Bridgewater State University.
This general biology program at BSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 61 |
BSU awarded 61 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).