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Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)

203 Yearly Graduations
$50,413 Median Salary
48% Women
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in biomedical science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 19.7% of biomedical science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 203 doctor's degrees were awarded to biomedical science majors. 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,688
Master’s Degree 1,552
Basic Certificate 381
Associate Degree 294
Doctor’s Degree 203
Graduate Certificate 167
Undergraduate Certificate 135

Earnings of Biomedical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biomedical science is $50,413. 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 $50,413 and the high is $50,413.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for biomedical science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biomedical science. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 106
Women 97
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 17
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 110
International Students 40
Other Races/Ethnicities 11
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There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biomedical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UF. Of these students, 59% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from UNMC. Of these students, 46% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Vanderbilt. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UT Knoxville. Of these students, 53% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Penn State University Park. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Albany Medical College

Albany, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at AMC Albany. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Rush University. About 38% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Stanford University

Stanford, California
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Stanford. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#8

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UVM.

#11

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Baylor College of Medicine. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from USA. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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. The biomedical science program at East Carolina University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The biomedical science program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at Harvard. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biomedical science from Meharry Medical College. About 25% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations

University of Illinois at Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The biomedical science program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UNH.

#19

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biomedical science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The biomedical science program at University of Southern California awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Orleans. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to biomedical science majors at UNO. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical science that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Biology 1,568
Biochemistry & Biophysics 909
Ecology & Systematics Biology 763
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 742
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 696

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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