by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Lowell highly for general biology, coming in at #113 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 113 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 106 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,988 a year. This is below $77,628, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,747 in student loans. This is higher than $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell granted 106 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
