Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23,405 people earned their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. This makes it the 8th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences is $48,117. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,729 to a high of $66,828.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biological & biomedical sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,087 |
| Women | 15,318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,043 |
| Black or African American | 2,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,720 |
| White | 10,098 |
| International Students | 3,901 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,609 |
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 596 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 592 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 69% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Johns Hopkins University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 456 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NYU. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at New York University make a median salary of 48,117.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 452 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Georgetown. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 430 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston U. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Boston University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. 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, 388 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Columbia. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 48,117.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Liberty University. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USF Tampa. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 48,117.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 316 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 68% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
University of North Texas Health Science Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 271 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNT Health Science Center. About 59% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNT Health Science Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Tulane. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Tulane University of Louisiana biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 252 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 48,117.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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, 252 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
Case Western Reserve University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Case Western. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
Yale University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Yale. Of these students, 68% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
Emory University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Emory. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Emory University make a median salary of 48,117.
Harvard University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. 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, 214 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Harvard. About 61% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Harvard University make a median salary of 48,117.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from U Miami. Of these students, 70% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Miami biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
Drexel University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Drexel. Of these students, 70% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,117.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. 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, 194 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Tufts. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Tufts University biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,117.
George Washington University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from GWU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences at George Washington University make a median salary of 48,117.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Engineering | 54,258 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 13,187 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
| Architecture/Urban Planning | 7,438 |
| Physical Sciences | 7,174 |
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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