by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Tufts University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tufts University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #11 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 11 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 48 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 92 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 155 |
| Master’s | 94 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tufts University conferred 94 master’s degrees in general biology.
Tufts University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Tufts University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Tufts University granted 72 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
Tufts University awarded 22 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 41% to women and 59% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
During the most recent reporting year, Tufts University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Tufts University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Tufts University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Tufts University granted 12 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
Tufts University granted 1 doctoral completion in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Tufts University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 155 |