General Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 1,710 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% of General Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 101,585 students earned theirGeneral Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 140 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,983 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83,045 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,526 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,891 |
Earnings of General Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Biology of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Biology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Biology. About 66.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,591 |
| Women | 5,169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,467 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 1,067 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 996 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 748 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 312 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 199 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 947 | 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 Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,781 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Biology students seeking a master's degree is University of South Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,091 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,025 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,011 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 896 master's degrees in General Biology 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 #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 888 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 784 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 642 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 626 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 623 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 614 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 612 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 593 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Biology. This school awarded 541 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 508 master's degrees in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Biology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 89,827 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11,758 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Biology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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
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