Cell Biology and Anatomy

Types of Degrees Cell Biology and Anatomy Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many cell biology & anatomy graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	73
Graduate Certificate	52
Doctor’s Degree	40

What Cell Biology and Anatomy Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, cell biology and anatomy majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Cell Biology and Anatomy Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills for Cell Biology and Anatomy Majors

cell biology and anatomy majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Cell Biology and Anatomy Majors

Cell Biology and Anatomy majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Cell Biology and Anatomy Major?

People with a cell biology and anatomy degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	8.0%	$79,590

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Cell Biology and Anatomy?

This major is dominated by women with about 63% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of cell biology and anatomy majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	9
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	50
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	9

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Cell Biology and Anatomy. About 1.4% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Cell Biology and Anatomy

Some careers associated with cell biology and anatomy require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to cell biology and anatomy have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	4.4%
Bachelor’s Degree	30.4%
Master’s Degree	13.0%
Doctoral Degree	21.7%
Post-Doctoral Training	30.4%

Online Cell Biology and Anatomy Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	2	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	11	0
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	12	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Cell Biology and Anatomy

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to cell biology and anatomy.

Major	Number of Grads
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	4,362
Anatomy	875
Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology	510
Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences	282
Developmental Biology & Embryology	72

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Kelvin Song under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.