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Molecular Biology in Pennsylvania

Molecular Biology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 110 students earned their Molecular Biology degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Molecular Biology is the 309th most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in Pennsylvania

Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a molecular biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of molecular biology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in Pennsylvania

16,360 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to molecular biology.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a molecular biology grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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Molecular Biology Careers in PA

Some of the careers molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 31
Biochemistry 14
Molecular Biophysics 4

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