by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 26 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 394 master's degrees in general biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of general biology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general biology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general biology.
Harvard University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general biology. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in general biology from Harvard University
It's hard to beat Tufts University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general biology. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.
After graduation, biology master's recipients typically make an average of $38,180 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in general biology from Tufts University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in general biology. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in general biology. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in general biology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in general biology from Boston University
Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Brown University
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from University of Connecticut
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in general biology from Boston College
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in general biology from Northeastern University
Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.
Master's recipients from the general biology program at University of Massachusetts - Lowell make $15,585 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in general biology from University of Massachusetts - LowellExplore the best general biology schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 300 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 73 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 13 |
| Vermont | 91 | 2 |
| Maine | 90 | 4 |
General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 217 |
| Biology Studies | 177 |