Doctor’s Degrees in Biology Studies
Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,109 people earned their doctor's degree in biological sciences. This earns it the #30 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 sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 79,087 |
| Associate Degree | 7,513 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,822 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,109 |
| Basic Certificate | 683 |
| Graduate Certificate | 89 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 22 |
Earnings of Biological Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biological sciences. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 501 |
| Women | 608 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 537 |
| International Students | 296 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Biological Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 153 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Stanford. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UCSD. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from MIT. About 53% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Notre Dame. About 81% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Purdue. Of these students, 32% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from FAU. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 48% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from NYU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Northwestern. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from The Graduate Center. About 69% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UMCP. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Harvard. About 36% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Delaware is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from UD. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Caltech. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Tennessee State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biological sciences from Tennessee State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 802 |
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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