Molecular Biophysics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 23.8% of Molecular Biophysics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Molecular Biophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 187 people earned theirMolecular Biophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Molecular Biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 166 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 21 |
Earnings of Molecular Biophysics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Molecular Biophysics students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Molecular Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 9.5% |
| International Students | 5 | 23.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 23.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Molecular Biophysics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Molecular Biophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Molecular Biophysics students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. This school awarded 173 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biophysics 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 is a popular choice for Molecular Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Molecular Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biophysics 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 Denver is a popular choice for Molecular Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Molecular Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Molecular Biophysics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Molecular Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Molecular Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Molecular Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Molecular Biophysics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.