General Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 301 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% 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 (this page) | 4,252 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 804 |
Earnings of General Biomedical Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Biomedical Sciences. About 68.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,283 |
| Women | 2,750 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Biomedical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 771 | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 544 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 493 | 12.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 158 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 107 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 494 | 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 General Biomedical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of South Florida. This school awarded 744 master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 685 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 587 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their master'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.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their master'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.
Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master'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.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 286 master'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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master'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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master'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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for General Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 158 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master'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.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master'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.
Southern California University of Health Sciences comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 113 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in General Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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.