Doctor’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 742 students earned their doctor's degree in cell biology. This makes it the 36th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cell biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 742 |
| Master’s Degree | 681 |
| Graduate Certificate | 86 |
Earnings of Cell Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in cell biology is $57,424. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,959 to a high of $65,385.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cell biology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in cell biology. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 341 |
| Women | 401 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 346 |
| International Students | 175 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cell biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UPenn. Of these students, 52% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UC Berkeley. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Baylor College of Medicine. Of these students, 50% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 52% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The cell biology program at Northwestern University awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Yale University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Yale. About 47% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The cell biology program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Boston University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The cell biology program at Boston University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UC. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Harvard. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Weill Cornell Medical College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Weill Cornell Medical College. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from U-M. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cell biology 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Columbia. About 36% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at WUSTL. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell 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 $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UARK. Of these students, 50% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from UC Santa Cruz. About 69% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Merced comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The cell biology program at University of California - Merced awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Vanderbilt. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 696 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 592 |
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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.
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