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Natural Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Natural Sciences degrees in MA.

In this state, Natural Sciences is the 191st most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

Natural Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Natural Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

There are 4,820 people in the state and 84,490 people in the nation working in natural sciences jobs.

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Wages for Natural Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, natural sciences grads earn an average of $111,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,090.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer natural sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816.

#2

Boston College

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

Graduates earn an average $70,858 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 56% of students get financical aid.

Natural Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers natural sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $110,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Physical Scientists 10% $113,360

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

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
Biological & Physical Science 110

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View Nationwide Natural Sciences Report

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