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General Biology in Massachusetts

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General Biology Schools in Massachusetts

3,280 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Biology is the 8th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Massachusetts

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,630
Master’s Degree 300
Associate Degree 193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 153
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 51,010 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $92,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

302 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Tufts University

Medford
281 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation. 65% of the teachers are full time. 44% of students get financical aid.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
239 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. In their early career, Bridgewater State grads earn an average salary of $40,839. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,872. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

General Biology Careers in MA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Biochemistry & Biophysics 758
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222
Other Biological Sciences 194

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