Molecular Biology at Boston University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Molecular Biology, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston University sits in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 molecular biology graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Molecular Biology graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Molecular Biology graduates at Boston University are 66% women (47) and 34% men (24).
Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 70 bachelor’s molecular biology degrees awarded at Boston University, 67% were women (47) and 33% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Molecular Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
Molecular Biology Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 1 doctoral molecular biology degrees awarded at Boston University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Molecular Biology Graduates
Those who complete Molecular Biology program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Molecular Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.