Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,778 people earned their master's degree in biomedical science. This makes it the 87th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biomedical science is $45,974. 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 $27,570 to a high of $63,798.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biomedical science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biomedical science. About 67.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 584 |
| Women | 1,194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biomedical science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 197 |
| Black or African American | 286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| White | 686 |
| International Students | 152 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 139 |
Most Popular Biomedical Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. 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, 287 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from USF Tampa. Of these students, 68% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 45,974.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 152 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Boston U. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
Barry University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Barry University. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at Barry University make a median salary of 45,974.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 104 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Liberty University. About 80% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University biomedical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,974.
University of Mississippi is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Ole Miss. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. 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, 70 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Drexel. Of these students, 63% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at Drexel University make a median salary of 45,974.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from RFUMS. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that RFUMS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
Ponce Health Sciences University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from PHSU. About 59% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that PHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from LMU. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at Lincoln Memorial University make a median salary of 45,974.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Middle Tennessee State University. Of these students, 61% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Middle Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from UF. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at University of Florida make a median salary of 45,974.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis make a median salary of 45,974.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. About 53% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arkansas Colleges of Health Education biomedical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,974.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biomedical science. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from ASU - Skysong. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biomedical science at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 45,974.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 57% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
New York University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from NYU. Of these students, 66% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University biomedical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,974.
Wayne State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Wayne State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
The 18th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Haven. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from University of New Haven. Of these students, 74% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of New Haven graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,974.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biomedical science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from Virginia Tech. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Virginia Tech biomedical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,974.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biomedical science. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biomedical science from IUPUI. About 59% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis biomedical science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,974.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biomedical science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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