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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 #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 652 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 684 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #103 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 biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 652 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 88 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 385 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021, 54% were men and 46% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 | 688 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 285 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 265 |
| Physical Sciences | 190 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 166 |
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