Master’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 496 master's degrees were awarded to biological science majors. 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 | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
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 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 61.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 189 |
| Women | 307 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 180 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
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 $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 people received their master's degree in biological science from Touro. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biological science program at Keck Graduate Institute awarded 83 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 77% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biological science program at Texas Tech University awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at UCCS. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% 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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at University of Virginia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in biological science from Colorado State. About 47% of this group were women, and 21% 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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in biological science from UMCP. About 76% 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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at URI. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% 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 Dartmouth College. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. 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. The biological science program at Dartmouth College awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $13,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. The biological science program at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at UNI.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Morgan State. About 40% of this group were women, and 70% 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. The biological science program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 70% 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 $8,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at 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 $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 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to biological science majors at SFASU. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biological science program at The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in biological science from Louisiana Tech.
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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in biological science from USA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,716 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,227 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,196 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,148 |
| Computational Science | 953 |
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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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