Master’s Degrees in Biology Studies
Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,822 people earned their master's degree in biological sciences. This earns it the #54 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological sciences. About 64.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,349 |
| Women | 2,473 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 348 |
| Black or African American | 300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 |
| White | 2,047 |
| International Students | 386 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 247 |
Most Popular Biological Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 384 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Miami University - Oxford. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. 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, 139 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UCSD. Of these students, 57% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Clemson. About 80% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UNK. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Georgia State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Georgia State. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. 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, 63 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from NYU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from SFSU. About 58% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from University at Buffalo. About 67% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from EIU. Of these students, 61% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 56% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from GMU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Harvard. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from The Graduate Center. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from San Jose State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Chatham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Chatham.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from IUPUI. About 45% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UH. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Oregon is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from UO. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological sciences. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 63% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological sciences. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in biological sciences from Boston U. Of these students, 75% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 3,939 |
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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