Master’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 691 people earned their master's degree in cell biology. This earns it the #135 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 biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 743 |
| Master’s Degree | 691 |
| Graduate Certificate | 106 |
Earnings of Cell Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $40,705. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,879 and the high is $45,478.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $61,426. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $69,814 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $55,241.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell biology. About 59.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 283 |
| Women | 408 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 337 |
| International Students | 91 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cell 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 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 $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Tulane. Of these students, 64% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UD.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in cell biology from USC. About 69% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Yale. Of these students, 63% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Duke. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell 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 biology from UT Dallas. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Haven is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of New Haven. Of these students, 75% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in cell biology from CU Anschutz. About 80% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 71% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Case Western. About 38% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln Memorial University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from LMU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Northeast Ohio Medical University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from NEOMED. Of these students, 31% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Ohio State. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of Arizona. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UNMC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Grand Valley State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in cell biology from GVSU. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Brandeis. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 26,100 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, 10 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UCSB. About 43% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cell Biology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 259 | |
| 225 | |
| 95 | |
| 55 | |
| 48 |
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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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