Master’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, 271 people earned their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. This earns it the #351 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors with their master'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 cell/cellular and molecular biology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 100 |
| Women | 171 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell/cellular and molecular biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 124 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tulane University of Louisiana tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Tulane. About 76% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Dallas. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Yale. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 15 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Harvard. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% 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 master's degree is Grand Valley State University. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from GVSU. Of these students, 69% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Brandeis.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Columbia. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UT Health San Antonio. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from University of Arizona. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UARK. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Merced. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Quinnipiac University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 63% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UC Irvine. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Southern California is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from USC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular 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, 6 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UIUC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from Johns Hopkins. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UMKC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cell/cellular and molecular biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UNR. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 3 people received their master's degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology from UMass Amherst.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell/cellular and molecular biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 210 |
| Other Cell Biology & Sciences | 109 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomy | 73 |
| Cellular Biology & Histology | 29 |
| Developmental Biology & Embryology | 11 |
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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