General Biology at Tufts University
What traits are you looking for in a biology school? To help you decide if Tufts University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's biology program.Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 12,219. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 students received their master's degree in biology.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
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Tufts General Biology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biology
- Doctorate Degree in Biology
Tufts General Biology Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in biology, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology Student Demographics at Tufts
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tufts University.
Tufts General Biology Master’s Program
In the biology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of degree recipients. That is 13% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 64 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Related Majors
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Tufts University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
| Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Biological Science Professors | 2,220 | $112,390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Magicpiano under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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