Molecular Biology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Molecular Biology is offered at 77 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Molecular Biology.
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Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,255 students earned theirMolecular Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Molecular Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 865 |
| Master’s Degree | 241 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 149 |
Earnings of Molecular Biology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Molecular Biology of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a associate degree in Molecular Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lipscomb University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology 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 associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in 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.
MCPHS University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in 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.
Cedarville University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pomona College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in 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.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in 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.
Montclair State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in 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.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in 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 Vermont comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in 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 Molecular Biology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 316 |
References
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- 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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