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#1

#1 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$44,301

#2

#2 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$42,189

#3

#3 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$51,357

#4

#4 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Generally, the University of California-Merced is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,549

Median Starting Salary

$48,106

#5

#5 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Generally, Saint Joseph's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,170–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$33,777

Median Starting Salary

$59,342

#6

#6 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$44,797

#7

#7 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$43,555

#8

#8 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$42,879

#9

#9 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$46,431

#10

#10 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

the University of California-Santa Cruz is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,975

Median Starting Salary

$47,691

#11

#11 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$52,977

#12

#12 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$52,037

#13

#13 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$51,626

#14

#14 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$46,391

#15

#15 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$52,017

#16

#16 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$51,754

#17

#17 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$49,664

#18

#18 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,180–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$13,555

Median Starting Salary

$46,119

#19

#19 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$47,774

#20

#20 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$46,062

#21

#21 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$52,686

#22

#22 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$49,205

#23

#23 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$53,890

#24

#24 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$46,881

#25

#25 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$49,228

#26

#26 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$52,096

#27

#27 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$49,424

#28

#28 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,130–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$39,051

Median Starting Salary

$59,670

#29

#29 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,520–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$24,034

Median Starting Salary

$50,205

#30

#30 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$45,935

#31

#31 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,090–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,739

Median Starting Salary

$48,421

#32

#32 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,105

Median Starting Salary

$53,530

#33

#33 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$17,677

Median Starting Salary

$51,236

#34

#34 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,928

#35

#35 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

St- Thomas University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

870–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$28,654

Median Starting Salary

$48,644

#36

#36 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,840

#37

#37 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

#38

#38 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

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About Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology.

Students studying Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 41% percent of men and 59% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology is most common in Connecticut. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology is $42,090.

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Careers

Majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors go on to pursue jobs including Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Scientists, All Other and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
259
Female Students
153 (59%)
Male Students
106 (40%)

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