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UMass Lowell was ranked #85 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences 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 #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #196 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMass Lowell does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
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.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 134 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 913 |
| Engineering Technologies | 91 |
| Physical Sciences | 69 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 63 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
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