Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst
UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 31,642. Of the 6,844 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021, 652 of them were biological and biomedical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biological & Biomedical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks biological and biomedical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how UMass Amherst performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The biological and biomedical sciences major at UMass Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| 56 | |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 245 |
In 2021, 48 students received their master’s degree in biological and biomedical sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #100 most popular school for biological and biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 23 students who received their doctoral degrees in biological and biomedical sciences, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at UMass Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 59% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in biological and biomedical sciences at UMass Amherst are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in biological and biomedical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 385 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
UMass Amherst Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in biological and biomedical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
UMass Amherst also has a doctoral program available in biological and biomedical sciences. In 2021, 23 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Biological & Biomedical Sciences
The following biological and biomedical sciences concentations are available at University of Massachusetts Amherst. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 302 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 154 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 139 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 80 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Physical Sciences
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Careers That Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in biological and biomedical sciences 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 29,110 | $109,130 |
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
| Computer Workers | 11,190 | $92,110 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 4,650 | $104,650 |
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 Lion Hirth under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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