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About Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure, function, and regulation of cells as individual units and as components of larger systems. Includes instruction in cell chemistry, cellular dynamics, cellular replication and reproduction, cell anatomy, membrane function, organelles, cell adhesion and extracellular matrices, cell dynamics and motility, meiosis and mytosis, signal transduction, regulation, recognition and defense mechanisms, the cell cycle, cell metabolism and respiration, gene expression, and studies of cell types and characteristics.

While Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology offers degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students major in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology all over the country, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level has the most graduates in Maryland. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology is $42,090.

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

Some of the highest paying jobs for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology can prepare you for are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
99
Female Students
61 (61%)
Male Students
38 (38%)
White (47, 47%)
U.S. Nonresident (24, 24%)
Black or African American (8, 8%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 7%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (6, 6%)
Asian (5, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Two or more races (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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