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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 6 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 2 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. 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 3 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#4 #4 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 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#5 #5 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 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,151 Median Starting Salary $50,833
#6 #6 Best College for Computational 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 24 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#7 #7 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Princeton University Princeton, NJ Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Est. Net Price * $18,698 Median Starting Salary $43,416
#8 #8 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#9 #9 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#10 #10 Best College for Computational Biology in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,364 Median Starting Salary $48,118
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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.

Massachusetts grants the most Masters degrees in Computational Biology of all US states with 30 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Computational Biology can expect about 56% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 44% 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 Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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

Female Students

28 (43%)

Male Students

36 (56%)

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Computational Biology

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

4%

6

1,540–1,590

$20,232

$44,408

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

49%

2

1,300–1,470

$24,286

$52,871

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

27%

3

1,420–1,540

$38,279

$52,712

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

12%

1

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$45,935

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

77%

6

1,040–1,290

$14,151

$50,833

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

3%

24

1,500–1,590

$19,491

$42,879

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

6%

9

1,490–1,570

$18,698

$43,416

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

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8

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$0

$51,849

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

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4

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$0

$51,849

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

75%

1

1,080–1,340

$15,364

$48,118

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Careers

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

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