Bioinformatics Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Bioinformatics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 37.2% of Bioinformatics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Bioinformatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,336 people 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 (this page) | 802 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 169 |
Earnings of Bioinformatics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Bioinformatics of $104,458 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Bioinformatics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Bioinformatics. About 56.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 328 |
| Women | 421 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Bioinformatics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 119 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 30 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 279 | 37.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 37.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Bioinformatics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 131 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master'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.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master'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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master'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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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.
Brigham Young University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Bioinformatics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Bioinformatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Bioinformatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Bioinformatics. This school awarded 23 master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Bioinformatics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Bioinformatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Bioinformatics that also offer master’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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