Doctor’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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.
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 |
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 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cell biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Related Majors
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.
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