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Master’s Degrees in General Biology

6,968 Yearly Graduations
$36,880 Median Salary
62% Women
There are 440 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 41% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.9% of biology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biology Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,968 students 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 6,968
Doctor’s Degree 1,568
Graduate Certificate 384

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.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in biology. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,625
Women 4,343
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,070
Black or African American 713
Hispanic or Latino 836
White 3,256
International Students 550
Other Races/Ethnicities 543
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There are 440 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
291 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 people received their master's degree in biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 59% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
274 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 people received their master's degree in biology from NYU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

258 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 biology program at University of North Texas Health Science Center awarded 258 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

152 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their master's degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 84% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
144 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their master's degree in biology from MC. Of these students, 57% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
143 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The biology program at Tufts University awarded 143 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
141 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their master's degree in biology from UCSD. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
114 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,600 per year. The biology program at Clemson University awarded 114 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#8

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
114 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at UAB. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#10

Bluefield College

Bluefield, Virginia
106 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $27,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Bluefield College. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Midwestern University - Glendale

Glendale, Arizona
105 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The biology program at Midwestern University - Glendale awarded 105 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#12

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove, Illinois
103 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 62% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

90 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at KCU - Kansas City. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#14

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Scranton, Pennsylvania
83 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 83 people received their master's degree in biology from Geisinger Commonwealth. Of these students, 70% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska
81 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The biology program at University of Nebraska at Kearney awarded 81 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
78 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Georgia State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#17

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
76 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The biology program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#18

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
74 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 68% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
70 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The biology program at Roosevelt University awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#20

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
58 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 72% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ecology & Systematics Biology 2,134
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 1,932
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 1,686
Other Biological Sciences 1,552
Biotechnology 1,461

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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