Bioinformatics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 97 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Bioinformatics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.1% of Bioinformatics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,336 students earned theirBioinformatics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Bioinformatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 802 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 169 |
Earnings of Bioinformatics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Bioinformatics of $104,458 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,809 |
| 4 years | $104,458 |
| 5 years | $123,442 |
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.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Bioinformatics. About 61.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioinformatics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 66 | 39.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 39.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 131 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics 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 Chicago is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics 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 South Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Bioinformatics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 1,546 |
| Computational Biology | 321 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 250 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 185 |
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
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