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Biotechnology at Framingham State University

If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at Framingham State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Framingham State University sits in Framingham, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 biotechnology graduations were recorded at Framingham State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Framingham State University

Distance learning is available at Framingham State University. Among 4,002 students, 1,070 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 929 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Framingham State University

Rankings can help you compare Framingham State University’s Biotechnology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 7
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#46 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 84

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Framingham State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at Framingham State University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Framingham State University

Of the 10 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Framingham State University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Framingham State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Framingham State University, below the national average of 33%.*

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

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Framingham State University

The Biotechnology program at Framingham State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biotechnology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Those who complete Biotechnology program at Framingham State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Biologists	$54,070
Geneticists	$48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

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.