by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,635 master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The biological & biomedical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biological & biomedical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences students working on their master's degree.
The biological & biomedical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for biological & biomedical sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Boston University if you want to pursue a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston University
Tufts University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Tufts University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences needs to look into University of Massachusetts Amherst. Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Northeastern University
WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Worcester State University
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Brandeis University
Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Merrimack College
Framingham State is a small public university located in the small city of Framingham.More information about a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Framingham State University
Explore all the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 50 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 490 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 21 |
| Maine | 27 | 19 |
| Vermont | 25 | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 3,986 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 970 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 664 |
| Engineering Technologies | 348 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 266 |
| Physical Sciences | 261 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 37 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 3 |