Master’s Degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 271 people earned their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. This earns it the #351 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 cell/cellular and molecular biology at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 470 |
Master’s Degree | 271 |
Graduate Certificate | 55 |
Earnings of Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 100 |
Women | 171 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell/cellular and molecular biology master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 33 |
Black or African American | 16 |
Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
White | 124 |
International Students | 48 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tulane University of Louisiana tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Tulane. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Dallas. Of these students, 50% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Yale. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Harvard. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Valley State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from GVSU. About 69% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Brandeis.
The 7th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master'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, 10 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Columbia. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 63% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from ASU - Tempe. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from University of Arizona. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UARK. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Merced is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 9,000 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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Merced. Of these students, 74% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 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 master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from USC. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Quinnipiac. About 63% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology 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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UIUC. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UMKC. Of these students, 42% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UCONN. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell/cellular and molecular biology that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Anatomy | 210 |
Other Cell Biology & Sciences | 109 |
Cell Biology & Anatomy | 73 |
Cellular Biology & Histology | 29 |
Developmental Biology & Embryology | 11 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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