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About Oncology and Cancer Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of carcinogens; the onset of malignancy in cells, tissues, blood, and organs; the genetics of cancer; the anatomy and physiology of cancer cells; and the study of cancer behaviors and treatments. Includes instruction in gene expression; oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes; viral genes and cancer proliferation; regulation of signal transduction; cancer proteins; hormonal and growth factors in cancer cells; tumor promotion, progression, and metastasis; carcinogen receptors and metabolism; carcinogen ecology; immunological targeting; and studies of genetic, chemical, radiologic and other treatment therapies.

While Oncology and Cancer Biology has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students major in Oncology and Cancer Biology all over the country, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Oncology and Cancer Biology is $42,090.

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

The highest paying jobs for Oncology and Cancer Biology majors include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary . But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Oncology and Cancer Biology can prepare you for are Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Oncology and Cancer Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Oncology and Cancer Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
127
Female Students
72 (56%)
Male Students
55 (43%)
White (64, 50%)
U.S. Nonresident (30, 24%)
Asian (13, 10%)
Hispanic or Latino (9, 7%)
Black or African American (6, 5%)
Two or more races (2, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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