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General Biology at Westfield State University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Westfield State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 general biology degrees were awarded at Westfield State University.

Studying Online at Westfield State University

Online coursework is an option at Westfield State University. Of 4,588 students, 515 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Westfield State University

Students who complete Westfield State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,352
2 years	$35,416
3 years	$42,625
4 years	$49,803
5 years	$64,665

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Westfield State University earn a median of $49,803, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Westfield State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Westfield State University are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Among the 35 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 49% were women (17) and 51% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Westfield State University

Of the 1 master’s general biology graduates at Westfield State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Unknown	1

*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 Westfield State University

The General Biology program at Westfield State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	36

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Westfield State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.