Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 276 people earned their doctor's degree in biomedical science. This earns it the #86 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biomedical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,778 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biomedical science is $63,123. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,338 and the high is $63,908.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biomedical science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biomedical science. About 59.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 144 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Biomedical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biomedical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UF. Of these students, 47% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNMC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at University of Nebraska Medical Center make a median salary of 63,123.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Vanderbilt. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Vanderbilt University biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UT Knoxville. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Virginia Tech. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Tech biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Albany Medical College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from AMC Albany. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that AMC Albany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
Rush University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Rush University. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rush University biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
University of Vermont comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UVM. Data shows that UVM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
Stanford University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Stanford. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Stanford University make a median salary of 63,123.
University of South Alabama comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USA. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at University of South Alabama make a median salary of 63,123.
Baylor College of Medicine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Baylor College of Medicine. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Baylor College of Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from ECU. Of these students, 38% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ECU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USF Tampa. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 63,123.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Harvard. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UIC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNH. Data shows that UNH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
Meharry Medical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Meharry Medical College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Meharry Medical College make a median salary of 63,123.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
University of New Orleans comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNO. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of New Orleans biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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