Master’s Degrees in Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 252 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 | 252 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 187 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
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 68.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 79 |
| Women | 173 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 99 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $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, 44 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Lipscomb. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 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 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 77% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 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, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 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 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were 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. Of these students, 62% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from CCSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 22% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 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 69% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from Lehigh. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $58,293 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were 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.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from KU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 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 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in molecular biology from UW. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to molecular biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 366 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 199 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 63 |
| Biophysics | 33 |
| 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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