Biological & Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 41.5% of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 28,033 students earned theirBiological & Physical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,503 |
| 4 years | $45,280 |
| 5 years | $54,313 |
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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 39 | 41.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 41.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biological & Physical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Physical Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Pasadena City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 924 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical 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.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 837 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 652 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 552 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical 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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 510 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 402 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical 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.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 401 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 384 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical 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 #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 374 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 365 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical 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.
Riverside City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 359 doctor's degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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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