Doctor’s Degrees in Anatomy
Education Levels of Anatomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 67 people earned their doctor's degree in anatomy. This earns it the #263 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 anatomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 591 |
| Master’s Degree | 210 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Anatomy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for anatomy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for anatomy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in anatomy. About 64.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anatomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 39 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Anatomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in anatomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Ohio State. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from UPR Medical Sciences. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anatomy. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from UChicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from LSU Health - New Orleans. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Upstate Medical University. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Wayne State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Wayne State.
University of Utah is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from U of U.
Johns Hopkins University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Johns Hopkins. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Loma Linda University.
The 11th most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from UofL. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from IU Bloomington.
University of Mississippi is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Ole Miss.
Lincoln Memorial University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from LMU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for anatomy 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from Boston U. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anatomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in anatomy from University at Buffalo.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anatomy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology | 470 |
| Other Cell Biology & Sciences | 106 |
| Cellular Biology & Histology | 101 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomy | 40 |
| Developmental Biology & Embryology | 28 |
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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