Biology Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies is offered at 1,646 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Biology Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% 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 (this page) | 29 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 76,552 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,274 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,087 |
Earnings of Biology Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Biology Studies of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biology Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biology Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 48.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 27.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 1 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biology Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,712 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 983 undergraduate certificates 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. This school awarded 893 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 784 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. This school awarded 744 undergraduate certificates 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.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 626 undergraduate certificates 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. This school awarded 597 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 593 undergraduate certificates 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-Riverside is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 583 undergraduate certificates 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 Georgia is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 557 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. This school awarded 506 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 481 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 478 undergraduate certificates 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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 466 undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 460 undergraduate certificates 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 Central Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biology Studies. This school awarded 456 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
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