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. Also, learn how Tulane ranks among other schools offering degrees in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at Tulane was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 74 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from Tulane. This makes it the #1 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tulane go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,879 a year. This is less than $29,218, which is the national median of all cell biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Cell Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Tulane make a median salary of $23,053 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,705.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tulane, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from Tulane in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tulane are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in cell biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 13 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 46 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Of the 74 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from Tulane in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in cell biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 34 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 9 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 171 |
General Biology | 65 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 36 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 34 |
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