Molecular Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 77 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s 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 (this page) | 241 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 149 |
Earnings of Molecular Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Molecular Biology 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Molecular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 204 master's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 49 master'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.
Lipscomb University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master'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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master'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.
MCPHS University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Cedarville University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master'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.
Colgate University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pomona College is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 27 master'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 master's degrees in Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Molecular Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to 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 master's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Molecular Biology. This school awarded 19 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Molecular Biology that also offer master’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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