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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

137 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
#7 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Rankings

UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry and molecular biology. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 64 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduates 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 3
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduates 3
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Highest Paid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduates 5
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 6
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools 7
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 8
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 8
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 11
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 14
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Colleges for Veterans 16
Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 19
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 22

Popularity of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMass Amherst

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #15 most popular school for biochemistry and molecular biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

UMass Amherst Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry and molecular biology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMass Amherst. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 22
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 77
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 13

UMass Amherst Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMass Amherst in 2021 were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

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