Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Molecular Biology is offered at 77 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Molecular Biology.
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Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,255 degrees were awarded toMolecular 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 (this page) | 149 |
Earnings of Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Molecular Biology of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 Molecular Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 204 doctor's 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.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's 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.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lipscomb University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 44 doctor's 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's 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.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's 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.
Cedarville University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pomona College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 27 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #16 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, 23 people received their doctor's 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 22 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's 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 Vermont is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor’s 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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