Master’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 703 people earned their master's degree in cell biology. This earns it the #135 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $43,490. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,566 to a high of $57,367.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell biology. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 270 |
| Women | 433 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 338 |
| International Students | 114 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 118 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cell 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 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, 74 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Tulane. About 67% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana cell biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,490.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in cell biology from USC. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at University of Southern California make a median salary of 43,490.
Yale University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 31 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Yale. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Duke. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cell 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 biology from UT Dallas. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 43,490.
The 7th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Haven. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of New Haven. Of these students, 87% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of New Haven cell biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,490.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in cell biology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 63% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make a median salary of 43,490.
Case Western Reserve University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Case Western. Of these students, 52% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Memorial University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from LMU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Data shows that LMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeast Ohio Medical University. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from NEOMED. About 56% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NEOMED graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Ohio State. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 14th most popular school in the country for cell 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, 16 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of Arizona. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
Harvard University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 15 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Harvard. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at Harvard University make a median salary of 43,490.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UNMC. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cell 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 biology from GVSU. Of these students, 69% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GVSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,490.
Brandeis University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. 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 biology from Brandeis. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at Brandeis University make a median salary of 43,490.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Wright State University - Main Campus. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at Wright State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 43,490.
The 20th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UCSB. Those who complete their master's degree in cell biology at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 43,490.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cell biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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