Master’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
In 2020-2021, 681 master's degrees were awarded to cell biology majors. 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 | 4,623 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 742 |
| Master’s Degree | 681 |
| Graduate Certificate | 86 |
| Associate Degree | 74 |
Earnings of Cell Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $40,705. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,879 and the high is $45,478.
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 59.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 405 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 327 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 48 |
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Tulane. Of these students, 66% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UD. Of these students, 62% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in cell biology from USC. About 59% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The cell biology program at Yale University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Duke. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UT Dallas. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of New Haven. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in cell biology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 58% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Case Western. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. The cell biology program at Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in cell biology from LMU. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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. The cell biology program at Northeast Ohio Medical University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Ohio State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The cell biology program at University of Arizona awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Harvard. Of these students, 53% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UNMC. Of these students, 53% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at GVSU. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Brandeis. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Wright State University - Main Campus. About 54% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UCSB. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Genetics | 8,488 |
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
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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