Master’s Degrees in Computational Biology
Education Levels of Computational Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 74 people earned their master's degree in computational biology. This makes it the 666th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computational biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
| Master’s Degree | 74 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Computational Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
A master's degree in computational biology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computational biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Computational Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computational biology. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computational biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Princeton. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational biology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Harvard.
Weill Cornell Medical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational biology. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational biology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in computational biology from MIT. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational biology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in computational biology from Pitt. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Southern California is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in computational biology from USC. About 25% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - Camden comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational biology. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Rutgers Camden. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computational biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational biology. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Case Western. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computational biology. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in computational biology from Mississippi State.
St John's University - New York is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computational biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in computational biology from STJ. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computational biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 1,130 |
| Bioinformatics | 690 |
| 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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