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General Biology Schools in Massachusetts

457 students earned Biology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Biology is the 34th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Massachusetts

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 300
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 153
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 51,010 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $92,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,872.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,407. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $112,623 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Elms College

Chicopee
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $29,714. In their early career, Northeastern grads earn an average salary of $65,632.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,752. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Clark University

Worcester
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,597 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

General Biology Careers in MA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Ecology & Systematics Biology 366
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 272
Biotechnology 185
Other Biological Sciences 158
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 92
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 63
Biochemistry & Biophysics 53
Microbiology Science & Immunology 44

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