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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, UMass Amherst came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 716 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 652 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #100 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #103 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 716 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 432 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 70 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% 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, 51% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 686 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 303 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 251 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 177 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
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