Master’s Degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology
Education Levels of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 39 people earned their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology. This makes it the 710th most popular master'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 | 140 |
| Master’s Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors With Master’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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for oncology and cancer biology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of oncology and cancer biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Oncology and Cancer Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a master’s degree in oncology and cancer biology. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
The most popular school in the United States for oncology and cancer biology students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Georgetown. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UChicago. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University at Buffalo. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. 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 master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UNMC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Drexel.
University of Utah is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in oncology and cancer biology. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U of U.
The 7th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford 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, 2 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Stanford. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Loyola Chicago. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U-M.
The 11th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Wayne State.
The 11th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UTHealth.
The 11th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UW - Madison.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to oncology and cancer biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology | 984 |
| General Physiology | 786 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 100 |
| Other Physiology & Pathology | 67 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 39 |
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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