Master’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 551 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 | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biological science is $64,726. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,258 and the high is $96,037.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological science. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 193 |
| Women | 358 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 191 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
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 $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biological science from Touro. Of these students, 68% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Touro College make a median salary of 64,726.
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 61% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Keck Graduate Institute biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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, 59% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 64,726.
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 $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 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, 66% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. University of Virginia - Main Campus biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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 $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Colorado State University - Fort Collins biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 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, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 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 55% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Dartmouth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological science from URI. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in biological science from UNI. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at University of Northern Iowa make a median salary of 64,726.
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 $14,533 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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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 $5,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,352 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. Morgan State University biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 64,726.
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. 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. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biological science from UAMS. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAMS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Stephen F Austin State University biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTEP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Louisiana Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
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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.
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