Master’s Degrees in General Biology
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Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,968 students 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 | 89,056 |
| Associate Degree | 8,474 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,968 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,568 |
| Basic Certificate | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 384 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 164 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biology is $36,880. 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 $27,823 and the high is $47,822.
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 62.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,625 |
| Women | 4,343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,070 |
| Black or African American | 713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 836 |
| White | 3,256 |
| International Students | 550 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 543 |
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 291 people received their master's degree in biology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 59% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 people received their master's degree in biology from NYU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 biology program at University of North Texas Health Science Center awarded 258 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their master's degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 84% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their master's degree in biology from MC. Of these students, 57% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The biology program at Tufts University awarded 143 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their master's degree in biology from UCSD. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The biology program at Clemson University awarded 114 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at UAB. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $27,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Bluefield College. Of these students, 67% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biology program at Midwestern University - Glendale awarded 105 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their master's degree in biology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 62% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at KCU - Kansas City. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 people received their master's degree in biology from Geisinger Commonwealth. Of these students, 70% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. The biology program at University of Nebraska at Kearney awarded 81 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Georgia State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The biology program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 68% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The biology program at Roosevelt University awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to biology majors at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 72% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
| Biotechnology | 1,461 |
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*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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