Master’s Degrees in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Education Levels of Cell Biology Majors
In 2018-2019, 699 master's degrees were awarded to cell biology majors. This earns it the #128 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 | 4,135 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 778 |
| Master’s Degree | 699 |
| Associate’s Degree | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Cell Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $33,500. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,500 to a high of $33,500.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in cell biology is $59,034. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $91,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $49,758.
The median monthly payment of a cell biology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $688.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in cell biology. About 56.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 304 |
| Women | 395 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 352 |
| International Students | 90 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 71 |
Most Popular Cell Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 120 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 12,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,918 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Tulane. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Delaware comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 23,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,164 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in cell biology from UD. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 48,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at USC. Of these students, 48% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in cell biology from NYU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Duke University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,680 per year.
The cell biology program at Duke University awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at CU Anschutz. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for cell biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lincoln Memorial University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,093 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in cell biology from LMU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of New Haven is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in cell biology from University of New Haven. About 47% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,300 per year.
The cell biology program at Yale University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 18% 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 Wright State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,073 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 41% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,964 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UNMC. About 41% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Virginia Medical School comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in cell biology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,300 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at UCONN. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cell biology. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,874 per year.
The cell biology program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 31,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,763 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Columbia. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is the 17th 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 13 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Creighton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at Creighton. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Brandeis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,940 per year.
The cell biology program at Brandeis University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
D'Youville College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cell biology. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,892 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to cell biology majors at D'Youville College. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% 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 |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,495 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,138 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,642 |
| Biotechnology | 1,469 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,462 |
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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