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Biological Science in Massachusetts

Biological Science Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 102 students earned their Biological Science degrees in MA.

A Biological Science major is the 141st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 76
Master’s Degree 13
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Biological 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 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 17 to 1. A typical student attending Massasoit Community College will pay a net price of $8,563. The full-time teacher rate is 20%.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $19,444. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMass Dartmouth. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. A typical student attending NECC will pay a net price of $7,354.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,178.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 14%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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Biological 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 Science

View Nationwide Biological Science Report

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