Computational Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Computational Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 37.8% of Computational Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computational Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 321 students earned theirComputational Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computational Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 92 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Computational Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Computational Biology 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)
The data on debt ranges for Computational Biology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Computational Biology. About 57.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computational Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 21 | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 31 | 37.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 37.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computational Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Computational Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computational Biology students seeking a master's degree is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-Camden comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Computational Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Computational Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computational Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Computational Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computational Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computational Biology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 1,546 |
| Bioinformatics | 1,336 |
| 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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