Doctor’s Degrees in Biology Studies
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Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,086 people earned their doctor's degree in biological sciences. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,566 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,086 |
| Graduate Certificate | 122 |
Earnings of Biological Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biological sciences. About 55.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 483 |
| Women | 603 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 527 |
| International Students | 289 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Biological Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 153 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Stanford. Of these students, 37% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 39,500 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UCSD. Of these students, 65% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from MIT. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Columbia. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Notre Dame. About 67% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Purdue. About 44% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Atlantic University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from FAU. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological sciences 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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Johns Hopkins. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Northwestern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Northwestern. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from NYU. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UMCP. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Harvard. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from The Graduate Center. About 69% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
California Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Caltech. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UD. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tennessee State University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Tennessee State University. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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