Doctor’s Degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology
Education Levels of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 140 people earned their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. This makes it the 145th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in oncology and cancer biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 140 |
| Master’s Degree | 39 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Oncology and Cancer Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for oncology and cancer biology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. About 60.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of oncology and cancer biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Oncology and Cancer Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in oncology and cancer biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for oncology and cancer biology students seekinga 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Stanford. Of these students, 30% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Georgetown. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University of Arizona. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UTHealth. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UChicago. Of these students, 55% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Wayne State.
University of Utah is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U of U. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U-M. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from UW - Madison. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Miami is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from U Miami. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Wake Forest University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from Wake Forest University.
The 13th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Each year, around 2,200 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 oncology and cancer biology from UT Southwestern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for oncology and cancer biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Toledo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from University of Toledo.
West Virginia University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from WVU.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from USF Tampa.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in oncology and cancer biology from OHSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to oncology and cancer biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 170 |
| General Physiology | 135 |
| Exercise Physiology | 84 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 28 |
| Cell Physiology | 26 |
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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