Graduate Certificates in Bioinformatics
Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their graduate certificate in bioinformatics. This makes it the 319th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for bioinformatics students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in bioinformatics. About 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 26 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from Harvard. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from UGA.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from Wazzu.
University of Toledo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in bioinformatics. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from University of Toledo. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from UAMS.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in bioinformatics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from UNC Charlotte. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from Columbia.
The 10th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washington University in St Louis. 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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from WUSTL. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from U of I.
Temple University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in bioinformatics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in bioinformatics from Temple.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioinformatics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 112 |
| Computational Biology | 7 |
| Biomathematics | 7 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 6 |
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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