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Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Major

Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences

71 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
96 Master's Degrees Annually
#746 in Popularity

Types of Degrees Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 109
Doctor’s Degree 106
Bachelor’s Degree 67

What Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences:

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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors

As a other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

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  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 11.4% $93,280
Biological Science Professors 15.1% $82,550
Clinical Research Coordinators 9.9% $123,860
Microbiologists 8.2% $71,650
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 8.0% $79,590
Natural Sciences Managers 9.9% $123,860
Water Resource Specialists 9.9% $123,860

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences?

67 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
64% Percent Women
57% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
This major is dominated by women with about 64% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 25
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 8

Geographic Diversity

Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences appeals to people across the globe. About 4.5% of those with this major are international students.

Some careers associated with other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma 0.5%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 1.3%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) 1.3%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 2.4%
Bachelor’s Degree 35.1%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 4.2%
Master’s Degree 16.0%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. 0.5%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. 0.5%
Doctoral Degree 20.4%
Post-Doctoral Training 17.7%

Online Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 0 0
Bachelor’s Degree 1 0
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 17 0
Post-Master’s 1 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 16 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences.

Major Number of Grads
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology 4,362
Anatomy 875
Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology 510
Cell Biology & Anatomy 173
Developmental Biology & Embryology 72

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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