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Molecular Biology in Pennsylvania

Molecular Biology Schools in Pennsylvania

110 Molecular Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Molecular Biology is the 265th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in Pennsylvania

Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 87
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a molecular biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of molecular biology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 16,360 people employed in jobs related to a molecular biology degree, compared to 274,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Molecular Biology grads earn an average of $94,510 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,125. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Grove City College

Grove City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,228 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,969.

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,461. 36% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Molecular Biology Careers in PA

Some of the careers molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Biochemistry 562
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 91
Biophysics 17
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 14
Molecular Biophysics 4

View all majors related to Molecular Biology

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