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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $24,621. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Amherst College.
The biology program at Amherst awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 20 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
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