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Master’s Degrees in Biology Studies

3,566 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in biological sciences is offered at 384 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 33% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.0% of biological sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,566 people earned their master's degree in biological sciences. This earns it the #54 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 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 Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for biological sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological sciences. About 65.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,246
Women 2,320
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biological sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 291
Black or African American 316
Hispanic or Latino 416
White 1,948
International Students 355
Other Races/Ethnicities 240
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There are 384 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

152 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for biological sciences students seekinga master's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Miami University - Oxford. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#2

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
139 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 139 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UCSD. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
114 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Clemson. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

81 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UNK. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
78 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Georgia State. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#6

New York University

New York, New York
63 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 63 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from NYU. About 67% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
47 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from SFSU. About 71% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 72% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
41 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Illinois University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from EIU. Of these students, 76% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 57% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
37 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from GMU. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
32 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from San Jose State. About 64% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
32 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 62% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from The Graduate Center. About 63% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

30 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from IUPUI. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#15

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
30 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Chatham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,625 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Chatham.

#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Oregon is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UO.

#17

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UH. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 60% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Boston U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
3,664

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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