Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology is offered at 99 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.8% of Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,488 people earned theirCell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,527 |
| Master’s Degree | 450 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 505 |
Earnings of Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology of $59,833 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 | $39,752 |
| 4 years | $59,833 |
| 5 years | $74,905 |
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 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 230 |
| Women | 275 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 65 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 125 | 24.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 781 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 284 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 281 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 231 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 204 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 199 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 185 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 147 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 101 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Cell/Cellular & Molecular 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 902 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 486 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 264 |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 127 |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | 88 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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