Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at Harvard was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from Harvard. This makes it the #15 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harvard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,328 a year. This is higher than $29,218, which is the national median for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Harvard University.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of cell biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in cell biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 16 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cell biology from Harvard. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in cell biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 199 |
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 88 |
General Biology | 86 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 86 |
Biotechnology | 33 |
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