by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Westfield State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Westfield State University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #457 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Westfield State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Westfield State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,803 a year. This is below $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Westfield State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from Westfield State University were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Westfield State University.
The general biology program at Westfield State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 36 |
Westfield State University awarded 36 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).