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#1 #1 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 717 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $13,293 Median Starting Salary $45,490
#2 #2 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 598 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Est. Net Price * $16,526 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#3 #3 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $51,476
#4 #4 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#5 #5 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 284 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Est. Net Price * $35,940 Median Starting Salary $52,506
#6 #6 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY New York City College of Technology grants around 245 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 880–1,200 Est. Net Price * $5,417 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#7 #7 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Est. Net Price * $37,592 Median Starting Salary $51,778
#8 #8 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Annually, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) grants around 50 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $31,638 Median Starting Salary $55,345
#9 #9 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 352 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Est. Net Price * $17,704 Median Starting Salary $48,755
#10 #10 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $17,928 Median Starting Salary $50,692
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students...view more	100	25%	71	1,290 - 1,490	$13,293	$45,490
University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students...view more	95	63%	46	1,180 - 1,390	$16,526	$47,691
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to...view more	94	93%	42	1,040 - 1,280	$22,852	$51,476
Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	90	69%	28	1,310 - 1,440	$14,643	$48,721
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 284 degrees to...view more	89	59%	11	1,340 - 1,500	$35,940	$52,506
CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY New York City College of Technology grants around 245 degrees...view more	79	81%	24	880 - 1,200	$5,417	$51,849
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students...view more	76	81%	12	1,200 - 1,360	$37,592	$51,778
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Annually, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) grants around 50 degrees to...view more	72	71%	4	1,230 - 1,430	$31,638	$55,345
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 352...view more	70	74%	10	1,220 - 1,410	$17,704	$48,755
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to...view more	67	88%	6	1,150 - 1,350	$17,928	$50,692

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.

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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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$145,080	1,329	14,271	17,516	23%
Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Clinical Data Managers	$108,020	6,849	65,364	88,313	35%
Computer Occupations, All Other Web Administrators Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Document Management Specialists Penetration Testers Information Security Engineers Digital Forensics Analysts Blockchain Engineers Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Information Technology Project Managers	$104,920	12,931	173,468	190,336	10%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	3,688	28,327	29,684	5%

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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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#1 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

25%

71

1,290–1,490

$13,293

$45,490

#2 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

63%

46

1,180–1,390

$16,526

$47,691

#3 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

93%

42

1,040–1,280

$22,852

$51,476

#4 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

69%

28

1,310–1,440

$14,643

$48,721

#5 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

59%

11

1,340–1,500

$35,940

$52,506

#6 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

81%

24

880–1,200

$5,417

$51,849

#7 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

81%

12

1,200–1,360

$37,592

$51,778

#8 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

71%

4

1,230–1,430

$31,638

$55,345

#9 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

74%

10

1,220–1,410

$17,704

$48,755

#10 Best College for Bioinformatics in the U.S.

88%

6

1,150–1,350

$17,928

$50,692

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