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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of Arizona

If you are interested in studying Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences, consider the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 112 cell biology & anatomical sciences graduations were recorded at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Rankings at University of Arizona

Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 76
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 78

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 76
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 78

Earnings for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates from University of Arizona

Students who complete University of Arizona’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,334
2 years	$27,494
3 years	$40,636
4 years	$48,797
5 years	$66,082

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $48,797, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of Arizona is $17,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of Arizona are 71% women (80) and 29% men (32).

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 82 bachelor’s cell biology & anatomical sciences graduates at University of Arizona, 74% were women (61) and 26% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	39
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	2
Asian	13
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower than the national average of 59%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 20 master’s cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 45% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Among the 8 doctoral cell biology & anatomical sciences graduates at University of Arizona, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Concentrations at University of Arizona

The Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of Arizona includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Cellular Biology & Histology	11
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	101

Top-Paying Careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Cytotechnologists	$155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists	$155,361
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Histotechnologists	$125,527
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.