by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UMass Boston was ranked #109 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology 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 #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 109 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from UMass Boston. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,721 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,874 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 222 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UMass Boston. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 23 |
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