Evolutionary Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetic, developmental, functional, and morphological patterns and processes, and theoretical principles; and the emergence and mutation of organisms over time. Includes instruction in molecular and morphological systematics; genetics and development; evolutionary transformation; paleobiology and paleontology; morphogenesis; mutation; locomotor, biomechanical and craniodental form and function; evolutionary theory; and systematic biology.

Of the 121 Evolutionary Biology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 36% percent and women make up 64% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Massachusetts has more students being granted a degree in Evolutionary Biology than any other state? In fact, Massachusetts awarded 71 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Evolutionary Biology is $42,090.