Graduate Certificates in General Biology
Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 260 people earned their graduate certificate in biology. This makes it the 48th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biology students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biology. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 115 |
| Women | 145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 55 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biology students seekinga graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their graduate certificate in biology from GMU. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their graduate certificate in biology from VCU. About 62% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in biology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in biology from UT Dallas. About 67% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in biology from FIU. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in biology from Columbia. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in biology from USJ. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in biology from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,831 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in biology from TTUHSC - El Paso. Of these students, 29% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biology. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in biology from UTEP. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biology from WKU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oakland University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biology from Oakland. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - East. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in biology from IU East.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biology from Harvard. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biology from MSU Bozeman.
Florida Atlantic University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biology from FAU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biology. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in biology from UCONN. Of these students, 43% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biology from NYU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 369 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 174 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 169 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 116 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 107 |
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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