Bachelor’s Degrees in Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 988 people earned their bachelor's degree in molecular biology. This earns it the #243 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in molecular biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 988 |
| Master’s Degree | 252 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 187 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Molecular Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for molecular biology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for molecular biology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in molecular biology. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 373 |
| Women | 615 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular biology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 198 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 508 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from U-M. Of these students, 60% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Boston U. Of these students, 76% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from UCSD.
The 4th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Pitt. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from MCPHS University. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton. About 60% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Connecticut State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from CCSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Vanderbilt. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colgate University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Colgate. About 66% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from UW - Eau Claire. Of these students, 60% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lipscomb University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Lipscomb. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from ASU - Tempe. About 48% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from UT Dallas. Of these students, 61% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from BYU. Of these students, 39% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montclair State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Montclair State. Of these students, 65% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Wyoming comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from UW. About 48% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from KU. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from DU. About 64% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Goshen College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Goshen. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to molecular biology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,150 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 1,249 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 318 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 230 |
| Biophysics | 137 |
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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