by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Worcester State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biotech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,124 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in biotech from Worcester State. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Worcester State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in biotech from Worcester State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 68 |