Doctor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 198 people earned their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry and molecular biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,249 |
| Master’s Degree | 199 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 198 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biochemistry and molecular biology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry and molecular biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 104 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UGA. About 38% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.
Yale University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Yale. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UPenn. Of these students, 60% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Drexel.
University of North Texas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UNT. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UCR. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from KU.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMB. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Augusta University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Augusta University.
Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Michigan State. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Caltech. Of these students, 13% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,377 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,273 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UOHSC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biochemistry and molecular biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 471 |
| Molecular Biology | 187 |
| Biophysics | 116 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 61 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 52 |
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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