Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 199 people earned their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. This earns it the #442 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biochemistry and molecular biology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry and molecular biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biochemistry and molecular biology students seekinga master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from NUS Florida. About 76% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from USC. About 53% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Yale. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Drexel.
Clark University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Clark.
Wayne State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wayne State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boise State University. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Boise State. Of these students, 50% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UCR. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 4 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wright State University - Main Campus.
Central Michigan University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Central Michigan. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 2 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UNT.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UNMC.
University of California - Irvine is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 2 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Oregon State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biochemistry and molecular biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 366 |
| Molecular Biology | 252 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 63 |
| Biophysics | 33 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 29 |
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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