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General Biology at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

General Biology at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School sits in Worcester, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Of 1,489 students, 22 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 70 (5%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Those who finish University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,584
2 years $63,005
3 years $79,955
4 years $105,792
5 years $159,788

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School take home a median $105,792, compared with $95,981 for all University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School are 62% women (37) and 38% men (23).

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Of the 8 master’s general biology graduates at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Among the 52 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 60% were women (31) and 40% were men (21).

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 22
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Minority students account for 19% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, lower than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

This General Biology program at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences 60

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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