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Doctor’s Degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology

127 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 23.6% of oncology and cancer biology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 127 people earned their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. This makes it the 145th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in oncology and cancer biology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 127
Master’s Degree 40
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 55
Women 72
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The racial-ethnic distribution of oncology and cancer biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 64
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 5
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There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in oncology and cancer biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
15 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for oncology and cancer biology students seekinga doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Stanford. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
8 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Georgetown. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University of Arizona. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UTHealth. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#4

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UChicago. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Wayne State. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
6 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U of U. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
6 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanderbilt University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University at Buffalo comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University at Buffalo.

#10

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UW - Madison.

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
5 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U Miami. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Forest University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Wake Forest University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UT Southwestern. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UNMC.

#17

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Toledo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,053 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University of Toledo.

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from WVU.

3 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from USF Tampa. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon Health & Science University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from OHSU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to oncology and cancer biology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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