by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physiology.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physiology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #78 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,915 a year. This is higher than $30,963, which is the national median for all physiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, physiology students borrow a median amount of $33,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,268 for all physiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physiology program at UMass Amherst is $297 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 175 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from UMass Amherst. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 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 physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst physiology 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.
The physiology program at UMass Amherst awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to 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 physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 317 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 158 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 89 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 29 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.