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Master’s Degrees in Bioinformatics

605 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 72 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in bioinformatics. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 34% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 25.6% of bioinformatics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 605 people earned their master's degree in bioinformatics. This makes it the 206th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioinformatics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 605
Doctor’s Degree 145
Graduate Certificate 56

Earnings of Bioinformatics Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bioinformatics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for bioinformatics majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in bioinformatics. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 273
Women 332
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The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 109
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 40
White 220
International Students 155
Other Races/Ethnicities 49
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There are 72 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
45 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UChicago. About 40% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
41 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Skysong. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#4

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
34 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Boston U. About 63% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

31 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Columbia. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
25 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from GWU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from U-M. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#9

New York University

New York, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from NYU. Of these students, 56% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

18 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from IUPUI. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
17 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from USC. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Health & Science University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from OHSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#13

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Georgetown. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 42% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

11 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UIUC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#18

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UT Dallas. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#19

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Valley State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from GVSU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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