Doctor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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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 |
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 |
Most Popular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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*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.
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