Master’s Degrees in Biophysics
Education Levels of Biophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33 people earned their master's degree in biophysics. This earns it the #840 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 116 |
| Master’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Biophysics Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biophysics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in biophysics. About 57.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biophysics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Biophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biophysics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biophysics from Ohio State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biophysics. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biophysics from UCLA. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biophysics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biophysics from UChicago. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in biophysics from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in biophysics from UMCP.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biophysics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 366 |
| Molecular Biology | 252 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 199 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 63 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 29 |
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.
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