General Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 301 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.1% of General Biomedical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,758 people earned theirGeneral Biomedical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Biomedical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 111 |
| Associate’s Degree | 98 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,493 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,252 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 804 |
Earnings of General Biomedical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Biomedical Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 314 |
| Women | 490 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Biomedical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 349 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 90 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 194 | 24.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Biomedical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Biomedical Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is University of South Florida. This school awarded 744 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 685 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 587 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences 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 #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 432 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 349 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 323 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences 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 Texas Health Science Center comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 289 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 226 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 188 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 160 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marquette University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 125 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 113 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Biomedical Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 89,827 |
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.