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Doctor's Degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences

Doctor’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences

812 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Median Salary
57% Women
There are 117 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in cell biology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 29% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 23.9% of cell biology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 812 people earned their doctor's degree in cell biology. This makes it the 36th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

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 Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in cell biology is $70,278. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $69,041 and the high is $71,836.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cell biology students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in cell biology. About 56.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 350
Women 462
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The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 93
Black or African American 22
Hispanic or Latino 90
White 358
International Students 194
Other Races/Ethnicities 55
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There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cell biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
48 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
55% Women

University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 biology from UPenn. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

#2

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
33 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
48% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 33 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 48% were women and 44% 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 $70,278.

#3

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas
28 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
56% Women

Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Baylor College of Medicine. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Baylor College of Medicine cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
24 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
73% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 24 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 73% were women and 40% 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 $70,278.

23 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
52% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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 biology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 52% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

#5

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
23 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
69% Women

Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Northwestern. Of these students, 69% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,278.

#7

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
19 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
50% Women

Yale University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Yale. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Yale University cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

18 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
52% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Ohio State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,278.

#8

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
18 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
71% Women

Boston University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Boston U. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at Boston University make a median salary of 70,278.

18 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
47% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from UC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 70,278.

#11

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
37% Women

Harvard University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Harvard. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at Harvard University make a median salary of 70,278.

#12

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
69% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Weill Cornell Medical College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from Weill Cornell Medical College. About 69% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Weill Cornell Medical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,278.

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
72% Women

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from U-M. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

14 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
52% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for cell 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 biology from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 70,278.

#13

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
14 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
53% Women

Washington University in St Louis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from WUSTL. About 53% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington University in St Louis cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
14 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
56% Women

University of Arkansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. 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 biology from UARK. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,278.

13 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
41% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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 biology from UT Austin. About 41% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin cell biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,278.

#17

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
13 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
39% Women

University of California - Santa Cruz is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in cell biology from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 39% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 70,278.

#17

University of California - Merced

Merced, California
13 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
42% Women

University of California - Merced comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cell biology. 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 biology from UC Merced. About 42% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at University of California - Merced make a median salary of 70,278.

#20

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
12 Yearly Graduations
$70,278 Average Salary
71% Women

Vanderbilt University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cell 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 biology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cell biology at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 70,278.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell biology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Biology 1,911
Biochemistry & Biophysics 1,118
Ecology & Systematics Biology 950
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 822
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 658

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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