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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for microbiology. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 84 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in microbiology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #2 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Microbiology from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from UMass Amherst in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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