Other Biological Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 135 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of Other Biological Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,612 people earned theirOther Biological Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Biological Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 96 |
| Associate’s Degree | 639 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,461 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 309 |
Earnings of Other Biological Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences of $61,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,648 |
| 4 years | $61,237 |
| 5 years | $71,149 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Biological Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 13.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 5 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Biological Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 172 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 384 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 221 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological 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 #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Western States is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 144 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chabot College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 139 graduate certificates in Other Biological 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.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 87 graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 86 graduate certificates in Other Biological 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.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Biological Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4,612 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Biological Sciences that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
