General Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,710 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.2% of General Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 101,585 degrees were awarded toGeneral Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 140 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,983 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83,045 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,526 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,891 |
Earnings of General Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Biology of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,888 |
| 4 years | $49,148 |
| 5 years | $62,034 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Biology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 800 |
| Women | 1,090 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 887 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 174 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 51 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 458 | 24.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,781 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of South Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,091 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 1,025 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,011 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 896 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 888 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 784 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 744 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 707 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 642 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 614 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 593 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 561 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 541 people received their doctor's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 508 doctor's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Biology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 89,827 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11,758 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
