Master’s Degrees in General Biology
Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,761 people earned their master's degree in biology. This makes it the 31st most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biology is $43,317. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,169 to a high of $51,944.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biology. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,607 |
| Women | 5,154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,152 |
| Black or African American | 811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,019 |
| White | 3,477 |
| International Students | 731 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 571 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 440 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biology students seekinga master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their master's degree in biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 67% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
New York University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 274 people received their master's degree in biology from NYU. Of these students, 75% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas Health Science Center. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in biology from UNT Health Science Center. Of these students, 57% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Texas Health Science Center biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biology at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 43,317.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in biology from MC. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Mississippi College biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in biology from Tufts. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. 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, 141 people received their master's degree in biology from UCSD. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
Clemson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biology from Clemson. About 80% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biology at Clemson University make a median salary of 43,317.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biology from UAB. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
Bluefield College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in biology from Bluefield College. Of these students, 66% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bluefield College biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 57% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Midwestern University - Glendale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. About 74% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Midwestern University - Downers Grove graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 90 people received their master's degree in biology from KCU - Kansas City. Of these students, 70% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in biology from Geisinger Commonwealth. About 78% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biology at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine make a median salary of 43,317.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in biology from UNK. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. University of Nebraska at Kearney biology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,317.
Georgia State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in biology from Georgia State. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in biology from Colorado State. About 70% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. About 46% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biology at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 43,317.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in biology from Roosevelt. About 82% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biology at Roosevelt University make a median salary of 43,317.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in biology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. About 63% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,317.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,778 |
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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