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General Biology at Framingham State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Framingham State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Framingham State University sits in Framingham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 general biology degrees were granted at Framingham State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Framingham State University

Many students take online classes at Framingham State University. Of 4,002 students, 1,070 (27%) studied exclusively online and 929 (23%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Framingham State University

Rankings can help you compare Framingham State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#10 of 47
Best Value	New England (Region)	#14 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#18 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#33 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#216 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#491 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Framingham State University

Those who finish Framingham 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	$34,401
2 years	$38,289

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Framingham State University is $24,999.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Framingham State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Framingham State University are 73% women (16) and 27% men (6).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Framingham State University

Of the 22 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Framingham State University, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 50% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Framingham State University, above 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 Framingham State University

This General Biology program at Framingham State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	22

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Framingham State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.