Master’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 681 students 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 | 742 |
| Master’s Degree | 681 |
| Graduate Certificate | 86 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cell biology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell biology. About 59.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 405 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 327 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 48 |
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Tulane. About 66% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UD. About 62% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at USC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Yale. About 45% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The cell biology program at Duke University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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. The cell biology program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at University of New Haven. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% 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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at CU Anschutz. About 58% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Case Western. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at LMU. Of these students, 61% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from NEOMED. Of these students, 59% were women and 82% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 53% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of Arizona. Of these students, 69% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The cell biology program at Harvard University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The cell biology program at University of Nebraska Medical Center awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. The cell biology program at Grand Valley State University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 7% 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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. The cell biology program at Brandeis University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UCSB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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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