Other Biological Sciences Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Other Biological Sciences is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Other Biological Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.3% of Other Biological Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Biological Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,612 people earned theirOther Biological Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Biological Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 96 |
| Associate’s Degree | 639 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,461 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 309 |
Earnings of Other Biological Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Other Biological Sciences of $61,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,648 |
| 4 years | $61,237 |
| 5 years | $71,149 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Other Biological Sciences. About 69.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 551 |
| Women | 1,259 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Biological Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 634 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 207 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 349 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 298 | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 62 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 205 | 11.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Biological Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 172 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Biological Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Biological Sciences students seeking a master's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 384 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 221 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 169 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Western States is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chabot College is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Other Biological Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Biological Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Other Biological Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Other Biological Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4,612 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Biological Sciences that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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