by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 20 U.S. colleges awarded 437 degrees and certificates in Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences. Doctorates are the most popular award, at 31% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,754 one year after completing, rising to $73,772 after four years.
A degree in Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences involves the study of Cell/cellular Biology And Anatomical Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Cell/cellular Biology And Anatomical Sciences Not Listed Above. Examples: [Cell And Developmental Biology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences is a popular field of study, with 437 degrees awarded annually. 20 colleges award other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 130.
By level, the 437 awards include 130 associate degrees, 56 bachelor’s degrees, 117 master’s degrees and 134 doctorates.
Women earned 68% of other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (296 of 437). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (154) and Hispanic or Latino (88), and international students earned 57.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees, 4 for master’s degrees and 5 for doctorates. It also ranks other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences schools within 5 states. In all, 20 colleges offer other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences credential is the doctorate: 134 of the 437 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long an other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 130 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 117 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 134 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences, at 35.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.8% |
| Master’s degree | 16.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.3% |
| Some college courses | 2.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences, with an average median salary of $92,706; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Scientist, Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager and Clinical Trials Manager.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Microbiologists | 140,194 | -2.7% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 95,666 | 3.7% |
Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates earn a median $39,754 one year after completing their program, $73,772 after four years and $75,225 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,754 |
| 4 years | $73,772 |
| 5 years | $75,225 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other cell/cellular biology & anatomical sciences is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences has 5 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 6,236 degrees a year; the largest are Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology (4,610), Anatomy (913) and Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology (475). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4,610 |
| Anatomy | 913 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 475 |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 134 |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | 104 |
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