Doctor’s Degrees in Bioinformatics
Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 164 people earned their doctor's degree in bioinformatics. This makes it the 116th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioinformatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 690 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 338 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
| Basic Certificate | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Bioinformatics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for bioinformatics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for bioinformatics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. About 64.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 106 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Boston U.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UPenn. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from U-M. About 33% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Columbia.
Iowa State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Iowa State. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Georgia Tech. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 19,100 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UGA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from WUSTL. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 26,400 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCR. Of these students, 31% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCSD. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UCLA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Charlotte.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Pitt.
Virginia Tech is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from Virginia Tech. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from NC State.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Tempe.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioinformatics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 284 |
| Computational Biology | 106 |
| Biomathematics | 39 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 13 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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