Master’s Degrees in Bioinformatics
Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 690 people earned their master's degree in bioinformatics. This earns it the #206 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for bioinformatics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in bioinformatics. About 54.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 311 |
| Women | 379 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of bioinformatics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 202 |
| International Students | 219 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 72 colleges that offer a master’s degree in bioinformatics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UChicago. About 39% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Skysong. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Boston U. Of these students, 60% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Georgia Tech. About 52% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 25 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Columbia. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from GWU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from NYU. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from IUPUI.
The 11th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 17 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UNC Charlotte. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from OHSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from Georgetown. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from ASU - Tempe. About 61% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in bioinformatics. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UIUC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for bioinformatics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UT Dallas. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in bioinformatics. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from GVSU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 9 people received their master's degree in bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioinformatics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 1,130 |
| Computational Biology | 74 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 57 |
| Biomathematics | 44 |
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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