Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 72 earned their doctor's degree in biological science. This makes it the 131st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biological science. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. The biological science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from URI. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from GMU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at UMCP. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Louisiana Tech.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from UMass Dartmouth.
Keck Graduate Institute is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from KGI. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from UAF.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,279 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Rice.
University of South Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological 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 biological science program at University of South Alabama awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The biological science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
William & Mary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. The biological science program at William & Mary awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Dartmouth College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,953 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Dartmouth.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
| Cognitive Science | 44 |
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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