by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WPI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’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 #140 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 140 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 15 of 51 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 98 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 69 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WPI holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WPI earn a median of $71,094 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WPI, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 83% 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 bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WPI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
