# Worcester State University: Biotechnology (bachelor's)

Worcester, MA. IPEDS 168430, CIP 26.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/worcester-state-university/majors/biotechnology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,124
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,565 (U.S. median for this major: $76,622 across 13 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,056 (U.S. median $20,209)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,943

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,565 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,793 | $38,074 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,629 | $41,694 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,540 | $41,308 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $13,658 | $59,139 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,679 | $85,210 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biotechnology at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester State University | $90,565 | $22,056 | $13,381 | 62% |
| Endicott College | $78,735 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $212,600 Worcester, MA, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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