by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #62 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 321 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst report a median salary of $55,281 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
This general biology program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 321 |
UMass Amherst awarded 321 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).