Master’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 536 people earned their master's degree in biological science. This makes it the 148th most popular master'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 | 536 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 100 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biological science is $72,133. 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 $50,183 to a high of $74,298.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in biological science is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,017 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological science. About 60.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 211 |
| Women | 325 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 191 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Touro College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,068 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biological science from Touro. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Keck Graduate Institute is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in biological science from KGI. About 63% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in biological science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in biological science from Texas Tech. Of these students, 37% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in biological science from UCCS. Of these students, 59% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biological science from University of Virginia. About 56% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biological science from Colorado State. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in biological science from UMCP. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dartmouth College. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,687 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological science from Dartmouth. About 48% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master'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 $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological science from URI.
University of Northern Iowa is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in biological science from UNI.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in biological science from UMass Dartmouth.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Morgan State University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological science from Morgan State. About 20% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological science from UT Dallas. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological science from East Stroudsburg University.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biological science from UAMS. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological science from SFASU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological science from UTEP. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana Tech University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological science from Louisiana Tech. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Alabama comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biological science from USA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 536 |
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*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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