Doctor’s Degrees in Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
Education Levels of Biomathematics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 606 people earned their doctor's degree in biomathematics. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biomathematics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,995 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 606 |
| Graduate Certificate | 174 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Biomathematics Majors With Doctor’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 biomathematics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biomathematics. About 54.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 329 |
| Women | 277 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomathematics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 186 |
| International Students | 277 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Biomathematics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biomathematics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomathematics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from U-M. Of these students, 43% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Boston U. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomathematics. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UTHealth. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomathematics. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UPenn. Of these students, 50% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Harvard. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UMN Twin Cities. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomathematics. Each year, around 44,500 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UCLA. About 52% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomathematics. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from GMU. Of these students, 25% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Pitt.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Columbia. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UT Arlington. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomathematics. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. 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 doctor's degree in biomathematics from UCSD. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomathematics. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from Vanderbilt. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from NC State. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomathematics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UW Seattle. About 27% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from UC Santa Cruz. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomathematics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomathematics from VCU. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomathematics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
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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