Doctor’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 83 people earned their doctor's degree in biological science. This earns it the #131 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 23,920 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,342 |
| Master’s Degree | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Biological Science 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
The data on debt ranges for biological science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biological science. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from UAMS. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from URI. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from GMU.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from UMCP. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Louisiana Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Louisiana Tech.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from UMass Dartmouth.
Keck Graduate Institute is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from KGI. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Rice. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Rutgers New Brunswick.
William & Mary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological science. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from William & Mary. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dartmouth College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological science from Dartmouth.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Cognitive Science | 76 |
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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