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Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

19 Master's Degrees
#18 Overall Quality
The Biotechnology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.

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Biotechnology Degrees Available at WPI

WPI Biotech Rankings

The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list.

Popularity of Biotech at WPI

In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in biotech from WPI. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biotech from WPI Cost?

$58,870 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WPI Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WPI was $1,610 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $57,960 $57,960
Fees $910 $910
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $18,072 $18,072
On Campus Other Expenses $1,200 $1,200

Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.

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Does WPI Offer an Online BS in Biotech?

WPI does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WPI Online Learning page.

WPI Biotechnology Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 48% of biotech master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 biotech.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0
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WPI Biotech Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 52
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 26
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 17
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 2

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