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Doctor's Degree in General Biomedical Sciences

Doctor’s Degrees in General Biomedical Sciences

802 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 23.8% of biomedical sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biomedical Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 802 people earned their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. This makes it the 44th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biomedical sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,939
Doctor’s Degree 802
Graduate Certificate 171

Earnings of Biomedical 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 biomedical sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 344
Women 458
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 83
Black or African American 43
Hispanic or Latino 66
White 376
International Students 191
Other Races/Ethnicities 43
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There are 78 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for biomedical sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Emory. Of these students, 63% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

41 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UMass Medical School. Of these students, 61% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

38 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. About 40% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
36 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#5

Rockefeller University

New York, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rockefeller University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Rockefeller University. Of these students, 28% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
29 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UCSD. About 55% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
28 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Francisco comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UCSF. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#9

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
25 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Temple. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
18 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Tulane. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UTHSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
17 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UCONN. Of these students, 56% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
16 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Virginia Tech. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#15

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
14 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 73% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Penn State University Park. About 44% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

13 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from Ohio State. About 59% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

13 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas Health Science Center comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from UNT Health Science Center. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#19

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

University of Southern California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from USC.

#20

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Morehouse School of Medicine. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical sciences from MSM. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biology Studies 1,109

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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