Biophysics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Biophysics is offered at 55 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Biophysics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.5% of Biophysics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 345 people earned theirBiophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 156 |
| Master’s Degree | 62 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 127 |
Earnings of Biophysics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Biophysics of $57,445 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 | $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 Biophysics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Biophysics. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 14 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 39 | 31.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biophysics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biophysics students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Biophysics 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-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. 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 Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rockhurst University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Biophysics 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 Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Francisco is a popular choice for Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biophysics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| 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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