Oncology & Cancer Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.8% of Oncology & Cancer Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Oncology & Cancer Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 193 students earned theirOncology & Cancer Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Oncology & Cancer Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16 |
| Master’s Degree | 48 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 129 |
Earnings of Oncology & Cancer Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology of $53,598 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 | $32,024 |
| 4 years | $53,598 |
| 5 years | $65,802 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Oncology & Cancer Biology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology. About 55.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Oncology & Cancer Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 42.6% |
| Asian | 15 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 32 | 24.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Oncology & Cancer Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Oncology & Cancer Biology students seeking a doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Oncology & Cancer Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Oncology & Cancer Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Oncology & Cancer Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Oncology & Cancer Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7,132 |
| Physiology, General | 2,816 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 269 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 148 |
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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