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General Biology at Fitchburg State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Fitchburg State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Fitchburg State University is in Fitchburg, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 general biology degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University.

Studying Online at Fitchburg State University

Many students take online classes at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Fitchburg State University

Use these rankings to compare Fitchburg State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#12 of 47
Best Value	New England (Region)	#16 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#31 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#54 of 91
Best Value	Nationwide	#475 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#503 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Fitchburg State University

Students who complete Fitchburg State University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,178
2 years	$34,793
3 years	$44,801
4 years	$59,954
5 years	$70,713

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Fitchburg State University report median earnings of $59,954, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Fitchburg State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Fitchburg State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Fitchburg State University are 71% women (25) and 29% men (10).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Fitchburg State University

Among the 35 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Fitchburg State University, 71% were women (25) and 29% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	9
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Fitchburg State University

The General Biology program at Fitchburg State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	35

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Fitchburg State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.