by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 15 degrees and certificates in Mathematical Biology. Graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing, rising to $103,881 after four years.
A major in Mathematical Biology involves the study of Mathematical Biology. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Mathematics To Genomics, Molecular Modeling, Structural Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology And Systems Of Analysis Of Neurobiology, Physiology, And Metabolism. Includes Instruction In Computational Mathematics, Chaos And Nonlinear Systems, Perturbation Methods, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, And Neurobiology.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, mathematical biology is a popular field of study, with 15 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award mathematical biology degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 8.
All 15 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 67% of mathematical biology degrees and certificates in the latest year (10 of 15). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (6) and Asian (4), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to mathematical biology, at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Computers and Electronics and Mathematics. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a mathematical biology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 15 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to mathematical biology, at 50.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.8% |
| Master’s degree | 22.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| Some college courses | 1.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
15 occupations are related to Mathematical Biology, with an average median salary of $95,417; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Research Analyst and Clinical Data Coordinator.
The occupation related to mathematical biology with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
Mathematical Biology graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing their program, $103,881 after four years and $100,060 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $103,881 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to mathematical biology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
Mathematical Biology has 5 similar majors in the Mathematics & Statistics field, which together award 11,597 degrees a year; the largest are Financial Mathematics (5,730), Applied Mathematics, General (4,370) and Computational and Applied Mathematics (853). Browse all Mathematics & Statistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 5,730 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,370 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 853 |
| Computational Mathematics | 421 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 223 |
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