Doctor’s Degrees in Bioinformatics
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Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 145 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 | 605 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 145 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
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 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 84 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| International Students | 66 |
| 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 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 $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, 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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 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, 57% were women and 43% 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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from U-M. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% 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 University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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 $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Iowa State.
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 $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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCR.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCSD. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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 29% of this group were women, and 14% 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 $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from WUSTL. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 9th 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 $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Vanderbilt.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCLA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $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, 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. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Tempe.
University of Idaho 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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from U of I.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 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. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Virginia Tech.
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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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