Graduate Certificates in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,564 people earned their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological & biomedical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135,792 |
| Master’s Degree | 23,405 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,113 |
| Associate Degree | 8,580 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,564 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 228 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences is $49,023. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $49,023 and the high is $49,023.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 572 |
| Women | 992 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 166 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 627 |
| International Students | 294 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 149 |
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 163 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from UT Southwestern. Of these students, 42% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Southwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 187 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Columbia. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from UF. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Florida biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Benedictine U. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences at Benedictine University make a median salary of 49,023.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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, 89 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from GMU. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. 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, 77 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from VCU. About 61% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Commonwealth University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from OSU. Of these students, 62% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 49,023.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Harvard. Of these students, 48% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Johns Hopkins. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Johns Hopkins University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 49,023.
University of Connecticut is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. 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, 34 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from UCONN. About 75% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Connecticut biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
Michigan State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Michigan State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences at Michigan State University make a median salary of 49,023.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 biological & biomedical sciences from FIU. About 57% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida International University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 biological & biomedical sciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 67% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
Ponce Health Sciences University - East is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Ponce Health Sciences University - East. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ponce Health Sciences University - East biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
Duke University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Duke. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Duke University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,023.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Temple. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from NC State. About 56% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,023.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences from Mizzou. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 49,023.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Engineering Technologies | 1,179 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 711 |
| Architecture/Urban Planning | 527 |
| Military Technologies & Sciences | 425 |
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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