Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 96 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.5% of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,482 degrees were awarded toBiochemistry & Molecular Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,133 |
| Master’s Degree | 172 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 177 |
Earnings of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of $57,445 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 | $39,812 |
| 4 years | $57,445 |
| 5 years | $71,613 |
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 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 97 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 48.6% |
| Asian | 19 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.6% |
| International Students | 38 | 21.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts-Amherst. This school awarded 141 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 90 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular 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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Wooster is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dickinson College is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlebury College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 316 |
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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