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About Bioinformatics

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

For all the 1,131 degrees awarded in Bioinformatics per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 324 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 52% percent identify as women and 48% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Bioinformatics, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics is $42,090.

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

For Bioinformatics majors, some of the most in demand careers include Computer Occupations, All Other, Data Scientists and Biological Technicians. Not only that, Bioinformatics graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Computer and Information Research Scientists or Data Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Bioinformatics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Bioinformatics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
324
Female Students
167 (51%)
Male Students
157 (48%)
White (125, 39%)
Asian (92, 28%)
U.S. Nonresident (40, 12%)
Hispanic or Latino (29, 9%)
Black or African American (22, 7%)
Two or more races (10, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (6, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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