Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences

Types of Degrees Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	109
Doctor’s Degree	106

What Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

As a other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Major?

People with a other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists	11.4%	$93,280
Biological Science Professors	15.1%	$82,550
Clinical Research Coordinators	9.9%	$123,860
Microbiologists	8.2%	$71,650
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	8.0%	$79,590
Natural Sciences Managers	9.9%	$123,860
Water Resource Specialists	9.9%	$123,860

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences?

The major attracts more women than men. About 71% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	12
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	14
White	35
International Students	32
Other Races/Ethnicities	10

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences. About 29.4% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences

Some degrees associated with other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	0.5%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	1.3%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	1.3%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	2.4%
Bachelor’s Degree	35.1%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	4.2%
Master’s Degree	16.0%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	0.5%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	0.5%
Doctoral Degree	20.4%
Post-Doctoral Training	17.7%

Online Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	1	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	17	0
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	16	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences.

Major	Number of Grads
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	4,362
Anatomy	875
Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology	510
Cell Biology & Anatomy	173
Developmental Biology & Embryology	72

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Kelvin Song under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.