Biology Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 321 biology studies degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available 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
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 65% women (209) and 35% men (112).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 321 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 65% were women (209) and 35% were men (112).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 176 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies 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 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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