General Biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 general biology graduations were recorded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 91 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #47 of 47 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #88 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1223 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 91 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #47 of 47 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #88 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1223 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Those who finish Worcester Polytechnic Institute’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 | $43,799 |
| 2 years | $40,281 |
| 3 years | $51,748 |
| 4 years | $71,939 |
| 5 years | $82,976 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute take home a median $71,939, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute stands at $26,999.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 89% women (40) and 11% men (5).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 42 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 88% were women (37) and 12% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 2 master’s general biology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
General Biology Doctoral Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 1 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The General Biology program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 45 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.