Graduate Certificates in General Biology
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Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 384 students earned their graduate certificate in biology. This earns it the #48 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,968 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 384 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in biology is $14,657. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $14,657 and the high is $14,657.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biology. About 59.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 141 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 55 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The biology program at George Mason University awarded 82 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The biology program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 75 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 65% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. The biology program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 26 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at FIU. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Temple University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at Temple. Of these students, 65% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in biology from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. The biology program at University of Saint Joseph awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 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. The biology program at Stony Brook University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,831 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,312 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at TTUHSC - El Paso. Of these students, 55% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas Health Science Center comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The biology program at University of North Texas Health Science Center awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at UTEP. About 86% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. The biology program at Western Kentucky University awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oakland University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,323 per year. The biology program at Oakland University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - East. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at IU East.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to biology majors at Harvard. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montana State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. The biology program at Montana State University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Florida Atlantic University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. 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. The biology program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The biology program at University of Connecticut awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The biology program at New York University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 324 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 215 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 167 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 137 |
| Biotechnology | 97 |
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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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