Doctor’s Degrees in Molecular Biology
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Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 191 people earned their doctor's degree in molecular biology. This earns it the #131 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 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for molecular biology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in molecular biology. About 55.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 78 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton. Of these students, 46% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 44,500 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UCLA. Of these students, 38% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UW - Madison. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from U-M. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Cornell.
Duke University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Duke. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Iowa. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weill Cornell Medical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Middle Tennessee State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 20% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from USC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from SUNY Downstate.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Mississippi State.
Seton Hall University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,528 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Seton Hall. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehigh University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Lehigh.
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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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