Human Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Human Biology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of Human Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,206 students earned theirHuman Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 86 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,071 |
| Master’s Degree | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 8 |
Earnings of Human Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Human Biology of $57,920 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,054 |
| 4 years | $57,920 |
| 5 years | $68,953 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Human Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 87.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 12.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Human Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Human Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Human Biology students seeking a doctor's degree is CUNY Hunter College. This school awarded 422 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 282 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 233 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Health Sciences University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Western Idaho is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Indianapolis is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Leo University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Biology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 2,206 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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