Master’s Degrees in General Biology
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Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,230 people earned their master's degree in biology. This earns it the #31 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 biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,230 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,821 |
| Graduate Certificate | 377 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biology is $36,880. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,823 to a high of $47,822.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in biology is $38,851. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,632 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,554.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biology. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,534 |
| Women | 4,696 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,030 |
| Black or African American | 868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 943 |
| White | 3,323 |
| International Students | 545 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 521 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 440 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their master's degree in biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 61% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. 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, 274 people received their master's degree in biology from NYU. About 79% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas Health Science Center. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in biology from UNT Health Science Center. About 61% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. 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 biology from Miami University - Oxford. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in biology from MC. About 64% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in biology from Tufts. Of these students, 64% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. 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, 141 people received their master's degree in biology from UCSD. Of these students, 52% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. 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, 114 people received their master's degree in biology from UAB. About 70% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. 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 biology from Clemson. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bluefield College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,600 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 biology from Bluefield College. About 58% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Glendale. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 56% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in biology from KCU - Kansas City. Of these students, 55% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in biology from Geisinger Commonwealth. About 76% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. 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 biology from UNK. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Georgia State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. 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 biology from Georgia State. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in biology from Colorado State. Of these students, 73% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 63% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in biology from Roosevelt. Of these students, 84% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in biology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 3,664 | |
| 3,566 |
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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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