General Biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in North Adams, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 general biology graduations were recorded at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Online & Distance Learning at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Distance learning is available at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Among 896 students, 90 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 298 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Use these rankings to compare Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 47 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #43 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #47 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #90 of 91 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1163 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Those who finish Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,359 |
| 2 years | $27,181 |
| 3 years | $40,148 |
| 4 years | $42,497 |
| 5 years | $50,613 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts report median earnings of $42,497, compared with $45,114 for all Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Among the 11 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*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 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
This General Biology program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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