Human Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Human Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Human Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,206 people 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 (this page) | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Human Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Human Biology of $57,920 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 47.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 17.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 20.0% |
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Most Popular Human Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Human Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY Hunter College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 422 master'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 Southern California is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master'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 at Albany comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 235 master's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 146 master'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.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master'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-Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 119 master'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.
Cornell University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Green Bay comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Human Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 55 master'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 master's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master'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.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
College of Western Idaho is a popular choice for Human Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Indianapolis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Human Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Human Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Leo University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Biology. This school awarded 13 master'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.
Human Biology Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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