Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 276 people earned their doctor's degree in biomedical science. This makes it the 86th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biomedical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,778 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,590 |
| Associate Degree | 528 |
| Basic Certificate | 310 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 48 |
Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biomedical science is $63,123. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,731 and the high is $63,516.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biomedical science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biomedical science. About 59.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 144 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Biomedical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biomedical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biomedical science students seekinga doctor'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, 32 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UF. About 47% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at University of Florida make a median salary of 63,123.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNMC. Of these students, 58% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
Vanderbilt University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 63,123.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UT Knoxville. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
Virginia Tech is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Virginia Tech. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 63,123.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Penn State University Park. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 63,123.
Albany Medical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from AMC Albany. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Albany Medical College biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
Rush University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Rush University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Rush University make a median salary of 63,123.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Stanford. About 17% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Vermont. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UVM. University of Vermont biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
Baylor College of Medicine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Baylor College of Medicine. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Baylor College of Medicine biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Alabama. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USA. About 73% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
East Carolina University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from ECU. About 38% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Carolina University biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USF Tampa. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Harvard. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at Harvard University make a median salary of 63,123.
Meharry Medical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Meharry Medical College. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Meharry Medical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,123.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UIC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Illinois at Chicago biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNH. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USC. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California biomedical science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,123.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Orleans. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNO. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biomedical science at University of New Orleans make a median salary of 63,123.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 822 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 658 |
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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