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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 154 degrees to those studying...view more | 100 | 22% | 5 | 1,410 - 1,510 | $27,790 | $58,690 | ||
![]() Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are...view more | 98 | 13% | 6 | 1,410 - 1,540 | $37,967 | $50,631 | ||
![]() Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences,...view more | 93 | 4% | 13 | 1,510 - 1,570 | $17,998 | $44,810 | ||
![]() University of Chicago Chicago, IL UChicago has 51 academic majors available to students in five divisions: Biological Sciences Collegiate...view more | 88 | 5% | 7 | 1,510 - 1,560 | $27,979 | $45,305 | ||
![]() University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | 84 | 19% | 6 | 1,350 - 1,470 | $41,028 | $48,916 | ||
![]() University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are...view more | 83 | 87% | 12 | 1,130 - 1,360 | $13,341 | $47,761 | ||
![]() University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students...view more | 79 | 10% | 7 | 1,440 - 1,550 | $41,496 | $45,935 | ||
![]() Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 degrees to students...view more | 74 | 82% | 6 | 1,050 - 1,270 | $16,021 | $48,061 | ||
![]() Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social...view more | 72 | 6% | 5 | 1,510 - 1,550 | $26,689 | $46,488 | ||
![]() University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more | 70 | 41% | 6 | 1,150 - 1,340 | $11,578 | $46,696 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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.
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 .
These are the highest paying careers for Oncology and Cancer Biology majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | 3,600 | 57,120 | 62,736 | 10% | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,920 | 2,643 | 29,452 | 31,954 | 9% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Oncology and Cancer Biology majors.
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