by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #211 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 211 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 18 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 196 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 196 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston report a median salary of $53,619 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 196 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
