Neurosciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Neurosciences, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability 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
Take a look at the student demographics for Neurosciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Neurosciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Neurosciences Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 4 master’s neurosciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Neurosciences Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 7 doctoral neurosciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Neurosciences Graduates
Graduates of the Neurosciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Neurosciences 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 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| 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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