by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #7 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #74 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 74 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 321 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 321 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst report a median salary of $55,281 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 55% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 31 |
UMass Amherst conferred 321 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
