Biology Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Biology Studies is offered at 1,646 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Biology Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% of Biology Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biology Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89,827 people earned theirBiology Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biology Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 29 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 76,552 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,274 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,087 |
Earnings of Biology Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Biology Studies of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,888 |
| 4 years | $49,148 |
| 5 years | $62,034 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,308 |
| Women | 2,419 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biology Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,012 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 296 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 452 | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 92 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 453 | 12.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biology Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,712 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biology Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 893 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 784 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 619 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 597 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 593 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 583 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 557 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 490 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 481 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 478 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 466 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 464 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their master's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 456 master's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biology Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11,758 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.