Evolutionary Biology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Evolutionary Biology, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 evolutionary biology degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Evolutionary Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Evolutionary Biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Evolutionary Biology Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 1 master’s evolutionary biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Evolutionary Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 |
Evolutionary Biology Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 7 doctoral evolutionary biology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Evolutionary Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Evolutionary Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Evolutionary Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Evolutionary Biology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Evolutionary Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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