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#1 #1 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Juniata College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,560 applications every admission cycle... Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Est. Net Price * $29,926 Median Starting Salary $57,315
#2 #2 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $42,189
#3 #3 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Mississippi Valley State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 760–970 Est. Net Price * $11,598 Median Starting Salary $49,411
#4 #4 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Chicago Chicago, IL Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee. Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $36,991 Median Starting Salary $45,305
#5 #5 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $50,966
#6 #6 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#7 #7 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $48,241
#8 #8 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#9 #9 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 24 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#10 #10 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,380–1,550 Est. Net Price * $17,402 Median Starting Salary $47,562
#11 #11 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,318 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#12 #12 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 17 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $53,530
#13 #13 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Hood College Frederick, MD Hood College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 3,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,624 Median Starting Salary $53,328
#14 #14 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,651 Median Starting Salary $53,782
#15 #15 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,420–1,560 Est. Net Price * $35,566 Median Starting Salary $50,631
#16 #16 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Est. Net Price * $45,565 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#17 #17 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#18 #18 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#19 #19 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#20 #20 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#21 #21 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $46,488
#22 #22 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,432 Median Starting Salary $52,176
#23 #23 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 4 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#24 #24 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#25 #25 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $13,555 Median Starting Salary $46,119
#26 #26 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Arizona State University Digital Immersion is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 860–1,020 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,359
#27 #27 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $39,600 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#28 #28 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,004 Median Starting Salary $46,696
#29 #29 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $17,617 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#30 #30 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#31 #31 Best College for Bioinformatics 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 5 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#32 #32 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#33 #33 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#34 #34 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $47,444
#35 #35 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,654 Median Starting Salary $50,366
#36 #36 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $52,871
#37 #37 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $51,130
#38 #38 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $51,778
#39 #39 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,852 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#40 #40 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Marquette University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $33,136 Median Starting Salary $56,342
#41 #41 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,234 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#42 #42 Best College for Bioinformatics 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
#43 #43 Best College for Bioinformatics 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
#44 #44 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,460 Est. Net Price * $17,762 Median Starting Salary $44,987
#45 #45 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $54,029
#46 #46 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Rowan University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 16,900 applications every... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,963 Median Starting Salary $53,646
#47 #47 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#48 #48 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $53,868
#49 #49 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $47,454
#50 #50 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#51 #51 Best College for Bioinformatics 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
#52 #52 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#53 #53 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,563 Median Starting Salary $48,441
#54 #54 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,409
#55 #55 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,070 Est. Net Price * $13,956 Median Starting Salary $50,185
#56 #56 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,954 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#57 #57 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,876
#58 #58 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $48,015
#59 #59 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,173 Median Starting Salary $48,524
#60 #60 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#61 #61 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,834
#62 #62 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $50,670
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About Bioinformatics

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

For all the 1,131 degrees awarded in Bioinformatics per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 605 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 55% percent identify as women and 45% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Bioinformatics, Massachusetts has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics is $42,090.

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Careers

For Bioinformatics majors, some of the most in demand careers include Computer Occupations, All Other, Computer and Information Research Scientists and Biological Technicians. Not only that, Bioinformatics graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Computer and Information Research Scientists or Computer Occupations, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Bioinformatics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Bioinformatics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

605

Female Students

332 (54%)

Male Students

273 (45%)

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Bioinformatics

#1 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

76%

4

1,140–1,350

$29,926

$57,315

#2 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

4%

7

1,500–1,570

$22,058

$42,189

#3 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

65%

7

760–970

$11,598

$49,411

#4 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

5%

30

1,500–1,570

$36,991

$45,305

#5 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

7%

63

1,450–1,550

$35,827

$50,966

#6 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

14%

35

1,370–1,500

$27,829

$52,308

#7 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

12%

27

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$48,241

#8 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

49%

27

1,360–1,500

$42,723

$50,725

#9 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

12%

24

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$45,935

#10 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

17%

24

1,380–1,550

$17,402

$47,562

#11 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

18%

21

1,370–1,530

$19,318

$49,487

#12 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

90%

17

980–1,220

$17,105

$53,530

#13 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

78%

7

930–1,180

$23,624

$53,328

#14 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.