Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,113 people earned their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological & biomedical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135,792 |
| Master’s Degree | 23,405 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,113 |
| Associate Degree | 8,580 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,564 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 228 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences is $66,387. 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 $60,514 to a high of $80,294.
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 doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,043 |
| Women | 5,070 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological & biomedical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 830 |
| Black or African American | 338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 709 |
| White | 4,316 |
| International Students | 2,265 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 655 |
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 301 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 187 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 54% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UF. Of these students, 49% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 147 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Johns Hopkins. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 139 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from U-M. Of these students, 55% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 66,387.
Stanford University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Stanford. Of these students, 52% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
University of California - Davis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 39,000 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, 132 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 59% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 66,387.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. 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, 118 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UPenn. About 59% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 66,387.
University of California - Berkeley is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 42,300 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, 111 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Berkeley. About 46% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 110 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UW Seattle. About 57% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. About 64% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 66,387.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 57% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UW - Madison. About 53% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
University of California - San Diego is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 39,500 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, 99 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCSD. About 44% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 66,387.
Yale University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 96 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Yale. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 92 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Vanderbilt. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Vanderbilt University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,387.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 44,500 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, 92 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UCLA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 66,387.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UGA. About 55% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 91 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Columbia. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 87 people received their doctor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Ohio State. About 55% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,387.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 11,903 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,581 |
| Agriculture | 4,401 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 614 |
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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