Biology Studies at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Mount Wachusett Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount Wachusett Community College sits in Gardner, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 biology studies degrees were awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Wachusett Community College
Many students take online classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Of 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Among the 9 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Mount Wachusett Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
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