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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 110 students earned their Biological Science degrees in MA.

In this state, Biological & Physical Science is the 141st most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Massachusetts

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 83
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 4,040 people in the state and 60,260 people in the nation working in biological science jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $183,490, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Massasoit Community College will pay a net price of $8,444. 75% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,797 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,087 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,082. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 589
Nutrition Science 316
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 203
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Interdisciplinary Studies 142
Human Computer Interaction 124
Museum Studies 110

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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