Bachelor’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,605 people earned their bachelor's degree in cell biology. This earns it the #83 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cell biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,605 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 812 |
| Master’s Degree | 703 |
| Graduate Certificate | 116 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Cell Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cell biology is $35,393. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,843 to a high of $42,634.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cell biology is $43,494. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $45,042 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,102.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $518.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in cell biology. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,670 |
| Women | 2,935 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,483 |
| Black or African American | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 646 |
| White | 1,661 |
| International Students | 278 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 362 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in cell biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cell biology students seekinga bachelor'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, 829 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 66% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. 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, 530 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UCSD. About 63% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - San Diego cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UIUC. About 57% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. 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, 297 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 55% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Santa Cruz cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. 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, 260 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UCLA. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. University of California - Los Angeles cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. 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, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UW Seattle. About 72% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 60% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 50,400 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, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 54% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from CU - Boulder. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. University of Colorado Boulder cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
University of Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from University of Arizona. Of these students, 63% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
The 11th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Central Michigan. About 75% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cell biology at Central Michigan University make a median salary of 35,393.
University of Connecticut comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UCONN. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
Yale University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cell biology at Yale University make a median salary of 35,393.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Missouri State. About 71% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Missouri State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 73% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
Montana State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from MSU Bozeman. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cell biology at Montana State University make a median salary of 35,393.
Northeastern State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from NSU. Of these students, 55% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cell biology at Northeastern State University make a median salary of 35,393.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cell biology. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Tulane. Of these students, 56% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
Northeastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Northeastern. Of these students, 77% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University cell biology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,393.
Harvard University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cell 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, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in cell biology from Harvard. About 56% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,393.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell biology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,367 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 4,476 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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