Doctor’s Degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 470 people earned their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. This earns it the #60 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 cell/cellular and molecular biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,528 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 470 |
| Master’s Degree | 271 |
| Graduate Certificate | 55 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. About 55.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 209 |
| Women | 261 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell/cellular and molecular biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 212 |
| International Students | 107 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cell/cellular and molecular biology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. 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, 48 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UPenn. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 33 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 48% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 52% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baylor College of Medicine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Baylor College of Medicine. About 53% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UARK. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 39% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Austin. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Merced. Each year, around 9,000 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Merced. About 42% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Boston U. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from U-M. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Yale University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Yale. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Dallas. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from ASU - Tempe.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Colorado State. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from CU - Boulder. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UMass Amherst. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell/cellular and molecular biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Cell Biology & Sciences | 106 |
| Cellular Biology & Histology | 101 |
| Anatomy | 67 |
| 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
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