Graduate Certificates in Biology Studies
Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their graduate certificate in biological sciences. This makes it the 203rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in biological sciences. About 57.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Biological Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 30 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biological sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from GMU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from Columbia. About 21% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from UTEP. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from WKU.
Indiana University - East comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from IU East.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological sciences. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from Harvard. About 46% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montana State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological sciences. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from MSU Bozeman.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from NC State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from IUPUI. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from UMass Lowell.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alabama at Birmingham. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from UAB.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in biological sciences from University of Akron Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 171 |
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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