by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WPI. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WPI highly for general biology, ranked #165 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 165 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 15 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 91 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WPI ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WPI report a median salary of $71,939 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WPI, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,999 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, 12% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. About 88% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WPI conferred 42 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
Graduate study is also available at WPI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
