Doctor’s Degrees in General Biology
Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,911 people earned their doctor's degree in biology. This makes it the 19th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 85,460 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,761 |
| Associate Degree | 7,647 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,911 |
| Basic Certificate | 723 |
| Graduate Certificate | 260 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 121 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biology is $76,108. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $59,748 and the high is $89,383.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biology. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 845 |
| Women | 1,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| White | 913 |
| International Students | 487 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 131 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 192 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 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, 60 people received their doctor's degree in biology from UCSD. About 48% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 76,108.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Emory. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at Emory University make a median salary of 76,108.
Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biology. 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, 49 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in biology from UMass Medical School. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester make a median salary of 76,108.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Of these students, 40% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai make a median salary of 76,108.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rockefeller University. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Rockefeller University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Rockefeller University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Stanford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 biology from Stanford. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at Stanford University make a median salary of 76,108.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Texas A&M College Station. About 62% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 76,108.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. 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 biology from MIT. About 53% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts Institute of Technology biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,108.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in biology from UT Health San Antonio. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio make a median salary of 76,108.
Temple University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Temple. Of these students, 61% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Temple University biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,108.
University of California - San Francisco is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in biology from UCSF. About 70% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Virginia Tech. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biology. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Purdue. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Tulane. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,108.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 48% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Johns Hopkins University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 50% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,108.
University of Notre Dame is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Notre Dame. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $76,108.
Auburn University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biology. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biology from Auburn. Of these students, 53% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Auburn University biology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $76,108.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 658 |
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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