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Master’s Degrees in Molecular Biology

263 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in molecular biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.8% of molecular biology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 263 people earned their master's degree in molecular biology. This earns it the #353 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 molecular biology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 263
Doctor’s Degree 191
Graduate Certificate 5

Earnings of Molecular Biology 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 molecular biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in molecular biology. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 97
Women 166
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The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular biology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 49
White 118
International Students 31
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
44 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 69% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
33 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lipscomb University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Lipscomb. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from TTUHSC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
24 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Princeton. Of these students, 48% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
20 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from GWU. Of these students, 77% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#6

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
13 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from U-M. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#8

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Central Connecticut State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from CCSU.

11 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Of these students, 90% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
10 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montclair State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Montclair State. About 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Lehigh University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Lehigh.

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Drexel. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,857 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

East Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from ECU.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from A-State.

1 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from UMBC. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Wyoming is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from UW.

#16

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Cornell.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

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