by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general biology. Combined, these schools handed out 290 master's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
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Your choice of general biology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general biology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general biology.
It's difficult to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general biology. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $42,668 in the first couple years of working.
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Boston University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general biology. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in general biology from Boston University
Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general biology. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in general biology from Northeastern University
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general biology. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.
Those general biology students who get their master's degree from University of Massachusetts - Lowell make $14,983 more than the typical biology graduate.
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Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Merrimack College
Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 153 | 73 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 13 |
| Vermont | 91 | 2 |
| Maine | 90 | 4 |
General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 157 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 133 |