Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry, consider the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in Worcester, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 biochemistry degrees were granted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 74% women (23) and 26% men (8).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 22 bachelor’s biochemistry graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 9 master’s biochemistry degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Those who complete Biochemistry program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry 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 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| 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
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