Doctor’s Degrees in Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 187 people earned their doctor's degree in molecular biology. This earns it the #131 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for molecular biology majors with their doctor'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 doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in molecular biology. About 62.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of molecular biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 44,500 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UCLA. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 53% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from U-M. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from CU Anschutz. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Cornell. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Duke. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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 $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Weill Cornell Medical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Middle Tennessee State University. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from UMN Twin Cities.
The 9th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Iowa. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from USC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from SUNY Downstate.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in molecular biology. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from TWU.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from NMSU Main Campus.
The 16th most popular school in the country for molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Seton Hall University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in molecular biology from Seton Hall.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to molecular biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 471 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 198 |
| Biophysics | 116 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 61 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 52 |
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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