Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Doctor's Degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Find Schools Near

Doctor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

187 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 38 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 21% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 25.1% of biochemistry and molecular biology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 187 people earned their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry and molecular biology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 187
Master’s Degree 179
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biochemistry and molecular biology students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 83
Women 104
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry and molecular biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 98
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 11
undefined

There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
16 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UGA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMN Twin Cities. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
13 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Yale. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
13 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UPenn. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Drexel. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#7

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UCR.

#7

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from IU Bloomington. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
8 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanderbilt University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Vanderbilt. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UNT. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
6 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from KU. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMB. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations

Augusta University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Augusta University.

#15

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
4 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Caltech. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
14% Women

Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Michigan State.

4 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC.

3 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UOHSC. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations

Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from OHSU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biochemistry and molecular biology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
458
191
123
55
51

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.