Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences is offered at 159 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.7% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,355 people earned theirCell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,680 |
| Master’s Degree | 856 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 813 |
Earnings of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences of $59,833 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,752 |
| 4 years | $59,833 |
| 5 years | $74,905 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 372 |
| Women | 441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 365 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 93 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 201 | 24.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 192 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. This school awarded 781 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 290 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 112 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 101 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 74 doctor's degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4,488 |
| Anatomy | 902 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 486 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 264 |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 127 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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