Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
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Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 203 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 | 1,552 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 167 |
Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biomedical science is $50,413. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,413 to a high of $50,413.
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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biomedical science. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 106 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 110 |
| International Students | 40 |
| 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. The biomedical science program at University of Florida awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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. The biomedical science program at University of Nebraska Medical Center awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The biomedical science program at Vanderbilt University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UT Knoxville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The biomedical science program at Virginia Tech awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The biomedical science program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from AMC Albany. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. The biomedical science program at Rush University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The biomedical science program at Stanford University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UVM.
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. The biomedical science program at Baylor College of Medicine awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. The biomedical science program at University of South Alabama awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at ECU.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at USF Tampa. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Harvard. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. The biomedical science program at Meharry Medical College awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UIC.
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. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNH.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at USC. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Orleans comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNO. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 1,568 |
| Biotechnology | 1,087 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 742 |
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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