Doctor’s Degrees in Bioinformatics
Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 164 people earned their doctor's degree in bioinformatics. This earns it the #116 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 bioinformatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 690 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
Earnings of Bioinformatics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for bioinformatics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. About 64.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 106 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for bioinformatics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Boston U.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UPenn. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from U-M. Of these students, 33% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Georgia Tech. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Iowa State. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Columbia.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCR. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCSD. About 24% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UGA. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from WUSTL. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Charlotte.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Tempe.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from NC State.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Pitt.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioinformatics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 284 |
| Computational Biology | 106 |
| Biomathematics | 39 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 13 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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