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#1 #1 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA MIT is a very selective school, choosing to accept only 4 or 1,340 out of 34,000 applicants. Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,540–1,590 Est. Net Price * $20,232 Median Starting Salary $44,408
#2 #2 Best College for Computational Biology 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 38 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $52,871
#3 #3 Best College for Computational 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 10 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $51,357
#4 #4 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#5 #5 Best College for Computational 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 16 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#6 #6 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $33,499 Median Starting Salary $51,904
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Colby College Waterville, ME Generally, Colby College is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Est. Net Price * $16,951 Median Starting Salary $54,396
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $54,386
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Biology 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 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#11 #11 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX the University of St Thomas is a non selective school. The school receives 1,123 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,207 Median Starting Salary $48,955
#12 #12 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Overall, Rutgers University-Camden is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,151 Median Starting Salary $50,833
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About Computational Biology

A program that focuses on computational theoretical approaches to understanding biological systems, including computational models of biological processes, computational management of large-scale projects, database development and data-algorithm development, and high-performance computing, as well as statistical and mathematical analyses.

Pennsylvania grants the most Bachelors degrees in Computational Biology of all US states with 46 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Computational Biology can expect about 48% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 52% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computational Biology is $42,090.

Popularity of Computational Biology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Computational Biology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Computer Occupations, All Other, Biological Technicians and Natural Sciences Managers. Additionally, Computational Biology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Computer Occupations, All Other or Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computational Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computational Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

118

Female Students

61 (51%)

Male Students

57 (48%)

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Computational Biology

#1 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

4%

14

1,540–1,590

$20,232

$44,408

#2 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

49%

38

1,300–1,470

$24,286

$52,871

#3 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

5%

10

1,500–1,590

$26,723

$51,357

#4 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

27%

9

1,420–1,540

$38,279

$52,712

#5 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

12%

16

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$45,935

#6 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

11%

8

1,500–1,570

$33,499

$51,904

#7 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

8%

4

1,430–1,530

$16,951

$54,396

#8 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

57%

9

1,250–1,430

$19,301

$54,386

#9 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

25%

4

1,220–1,380

$14,003

$48,175

#10 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

74%

3

1,200–1,370

$18,044

$58,714

#11 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

97%

2

1,030–1,310

$19,207

$48,955

#12 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S.

77%

1

1,040–1,290

$14,151

$50,833

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