by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #28 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ecology from UMass Amherst. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 302 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 154 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 139 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 80 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 12 |
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