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About Molecular Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signaling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.

Washington grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Molecular Biology of all US states with 3 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Molecular Biology can expect around 40% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 60% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology is $45,500.

Popularity of Molecular Biology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Molecular Biology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Molecular Biology, include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Natural Sciences Managers, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are higher paying positions, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most in-demand position for Molecular Biology majors is Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Molecular Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
5
Female Students
3 (60%)
Male Students
2 (40%)
White (4, 80%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 20%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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