Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 1,820 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.9% of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 179,083 people earned theirBiological & Biomedical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 293 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 133,744 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 26,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,127 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences of $50,943 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,915 |
| 4 years | $50,943 |
| 5 years | $63,792 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,925 |
| Women | 15,628 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,706 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 2,865 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,699 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,966 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 846 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 698 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 4,697 | 19.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,925 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Biomedical Sciences students seeking a master's degree is University of California-San Diego. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,152 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 2,149 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,925 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,852 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,783 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,673 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,666 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,460 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,451 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,403 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,386 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,378 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,341 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,254 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,208 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,192 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,152 people received their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,146 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,128 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,121 master's degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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