Master’s Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 551 people earned their master's degree in biological science. This earns it the #148 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biological science is $64,726. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,258 to a high of $96,037.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological science. About 65.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 193 |
| Women | 358 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 191 |
| International Students | 88 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological science students seekinga master's degree is Touro College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in biological science from Touro. About 68% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Touro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
Keck Graduate Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in biological science from KGI. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Keck Graduate Institute make a median salary of 64,726.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 73 people received their master's degree in biological science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 72% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 64,726.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in biological science from Texas Tech. About 59% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in biological science from UCCS. About 66% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biological science from University of Virginia. Of these students, 65% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 64,726.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in biological science from Colorado State. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 64,726.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in biological science from UMCP. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - College Park biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
University of Rhode Island is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in biological science from URI. University of Rhode Island biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
Dartmouth College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 13 people received their master's degree in biological science from Dartmouth. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Dartmouth College biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in biological science from UMass Dartmouth. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth make a median salary of 64,726.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological science. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in biological science from UNI. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that UNI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
Morgan State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological science from Morgan State. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Morgan State University make a median salary of 64,726.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological science from UT Dallas. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,726.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological science from East Stroudsburg University. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 64,726.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological science. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in biological science from UAMS. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stephen F Austin State University. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological science from SFASU. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biological science at Stephen F Austin State University make a median salary of 64,726.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological science from UTEP. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. The University of Texas at El Paso biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana Tech University. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in biological science from Louisiana Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Louisiana Tech University biological science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,726.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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