Master’s Degrees in General Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,939 people earned their master's degree in biomedical sciences. This earns it the #59 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 biomedical sciences at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 3,939 |
Doctor’s Degree | 802 |
Graduate Certificate | 171 |
Earnings of Biomedical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biomedical sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biomedical sciences. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,258 |
Women | 2,681 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 804 |
Black or African American | 511 |
Hispanic or Latino | 525 |
White | 1,430 |
International Students | 345 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 324 |

Most Popular Biomedical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biomedical sciences students seekinga master'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, 291 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 67% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas Health Science Center is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 258 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from UNT Health Science Center. Of these students, 57% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from NYU. Of these students, 83% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Tufts. Of these students, 70% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from MC. About 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bluefield College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Bluefield College. Of these students, 66% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Glendale is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 57% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. About 74% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from UAB. About 72% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 90 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from KCU - Kansas City. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Geisinger Commonwealth. About 78% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Colorado State. Of these students, 74% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Loyola Chicago. About 47% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Roosevelt University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Roosevelt. About 76% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. About 63% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from NUS Florida. About 70% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Toledo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from University of Toledo. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Rocky Vista University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Rocky Vista University. About 60% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Marian University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,569 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Marian. About 68% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 48 people received their master's degree in biomedical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 69% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
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