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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

44 Ranked Colleges
438 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology is the 176th most popular major in the country with 4,242 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 438 cell/cellular and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 44 colleges that offer a degree in cell/cellular and molecular biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent cell/cellular and molecular biology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor College of Medicine. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Baylor College of Medicine is located in Houston, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree cell/cellular and molecular biology students list, Baylor College of Medicine has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor College of Medicine are $28,375, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin also took the #20 spot in our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate. University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree cell/cellular and molecular biology students list, KU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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#5

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wyoming is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 5 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

#6

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

With a ranking of #6, Rowan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Rowan is a fairly large school located in Glassboro, New Jersey that handed out 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Rowan University are $15,787, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712.

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#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644.

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Full UW Seattle Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

With a ranking of #14, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. UNR is a large school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 9 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. UMass Amherst is a large public school situated in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awarded 15 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. A-State is a fairly large school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 2 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full A-State Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

Kent State University at Kent landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952.

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#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #19, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 3 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

#20

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

University of the Sciences did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

USciences not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Sciences are $30,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

The University of Montana ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. The University of Montana is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 2 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

With a ranking of #22, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Oregon State University is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oregon State University Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Report

#24

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#21 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 5 doctorate’s cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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