Graduate Certificates in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 71 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 | 25,627 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,632 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,153 |
| Master’s Degree | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
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 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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. The biological science program at Keck Graduate Institute awarded 61 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The biological science program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. The biological science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Kansas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The biological science program at University of Kansas awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to biological science majors at UTMB Galveston. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 562 |
| Sustainability Science | 287 |
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| Gerontology | 235 |
| Museum Studies | 206 |
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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