Graduate Certificates in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 112 people earned their graduate certificate in biological science. This earns it the #138 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in biological science. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 11 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological science students seekinga graduate certificate is Keck Graduate Institute. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in biological science from KGI. About 82% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in biological science. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in biological science from Mizzou. Of these students, 58% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological science. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in biological science from UAMS. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Kansas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological science. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biological science from KU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas Medical Branch. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in biological science from UTMB Galveston. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 664 | |
| Sustainability Science | 441 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 415 |
| 249 | |
| Gerontology | 234 |
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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