Molecular Medicine Degrees (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Molecular Medicine maps to BLS occupations averaging about $137,039, with roughly 7,380 workers nationwide in those roles. Median program completion runs near 58%; median in-state published tuition is about $11,180.
Key Statistics
Molecular Medicine: what the data shows
Common questions about molecular medicine degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.
What is a molecular medicine degree?
A Molecular Medicine program is classified under NCES CIP 00.2614 in the 00.0026 field family (00.26).
IPEDS counted 156 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.
Types of molecular medicine degrees and related programs
Other NCES program codes in the 00.26 family with pages on EDsmart Data:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (CIP 00.2602)
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (CIP 00.2611)
- Biotechnology (CIP 00.2612)
- Botany/Plant Biology (CIP 00.2603)
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (CIP 00.2604)
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (CIP 00.2613)
- Genetics (CIP 00.2608)
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (CIP 00.2605)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences (CIP 00.2615)
- Pharmacology and Toxicology (CIP 00.2610)
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences (CIP 00.2609)
- Zoology/Animal Biology (CIP 00.2607)
What do you learn in molecular medicine?
O*NET skill ratings for occupations mapped to this major emphasize Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Listening, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, and related competencies. See the Skills section for the full list in our extract.
What degree do you need?
For Nuclear Medicine Technologists (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.
What jobs can you get with a molecular medicine degree?
Our degree→occupation mapping links Molecular Medicine to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 16,960 | $97,020 |
| Home Health Aides | — | — |
| Genetic Counselors | 3,510 | $98,910 |
| Audiologists | 14,730 | $92,120 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | — | — |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 34,520 | $103,650 |
See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.
Is a molecular medicine degree worth it?
Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $11,180 and median net price is $26,572.
We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.
Institutions
Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Molecular Medicine and the types of students that study this field.
Tuition Costs for Common Institutions
$11,180 Median In-State Public
$65,079 Median Out of State Private
Tuition costs for Molecular Medicine majors are, on average, $11,180 for in-state public colleges, and $65,079 for out of state private colleges.
Tuition costs comparison for Molecular Medicine programs.
Degrees Awarded Over Time
156 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023
This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Molecular Medicine from 2015 to 2023.
Historical trend of degrees awarded in Molecular Medicine.
Top 5 Schools by Enrollment
| # | School | State | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona | AZ | 40,769 |
| 2 | University of Georgia | GA | 31,310 |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | OH | 29,094 |
| 4 | University of Southern California | CA | 20,817 |
| 5 | Boston University | MA | 17,850 |
Schools with the largest enrollment offering Molecular Medicine programs.
Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition
| # | School | State | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | $8,832 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $10,449 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | GA | $11,180 |
| 4 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | OH | $13,570 |
| 5 | University of Arizona | AZ | $13,626 |
Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Molecular Medicine programs.
Top 5 Lowest Net Price
| # | School | State | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $11,408 |
| 2 | University of Georgia | GA | $13,816 |
| 3 | University of Arizona | AZ | $15,960 |
| 4 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | AL | $17,727 |
| 5 | University of Chicago | IL | $18,967 |
Schools with the lowest average net price for Molecular Medicine programs.
Graduation Rates
58.32% Median Graduation Rate (150% of normal time)
58.65% Average Graduation Rate
133 Institutions Reporting
48.25% - 69.94% Interquartile Range
Graduation/completion rates for Molecular Medicine programs across institutions.
Related specializations
Other NCES program codes in the 00.26 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology CIP 00.2602
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology CIP 00.2611
- Biotechnology CIP 00.2612
- Botany/Plant Biology CIP 00.2603
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences CIP 00.2604
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology CIP 00.2613
- Genetics CIP 00.2608
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology CIP 00.2605
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences CIP 00.2615
- Pharmacology and Toxicology CIP 00.2610
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences CIP 00.2609
- Zoology/Animal Biology CIP 00.2607
Careers & Jobs
Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.
Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about $137,039. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Molecular Medicine graduates alone.
Related occupations (BLS OEWS)
| Occupation | Mean annual wage | U.S. employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $154,765 | 16,960 |
| Home Health Aides | — | — |
| Genetic Counselors | $143,815 | 3,510 |
| Audiologists | $123,159 | 14,730 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | — | — |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $133,564 | 34,520 |
Open each occupation for full career profile charts and industry breakdowns on EDsmart Data.
Employment
Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.
Yearly Income for Common Jobs
$136,208 Average Wage in Workforce
The average salary for Molecular Medicine majors is $136,208.
Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Molecular Medicine majors.
Occupations by Share
7,380 2023 Workforce
The number of Molecular Medicine graduates in the workforce has been growing.
Various jobs filled by those with a major in Molecular Medicine by share of the total number of graduates.
Diversity
Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Molecular Medicine in the United States.
Workforce Age
N/A Average Age in 2023
This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Molecular Medicine.
Age distribution for Molecular Medicine degree holders in the workforce.
Gender Distribution
Gender distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Gender distribution of Molecular Medicine degree recipients.
Race and Ethnicity Distribution
Race and ethnicity distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Racial and ethnic distribution of Molecular Medicine degree recipients.
Degrees Awarded
The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Molecular Medicine are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.
Distribution of degree types awarded in Molecular Medicine.
Skills
Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Molecular Medicine field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Required Skills
Molecular Medicine majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.
Rating of how necessary various skills are for Molecular Medicine majors.
Skills Bar Chart
This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.
Skill importance ratings for Molecular Medicine majors.
About
Molecular Medicine
In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Molecular Medicine.
CIP Code
00.2614 - Molecular Medicine
What the data shows
Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about $137,039. The largest mapped role by headcount is Nuclear Medicine Technologists (16,960 U.S. jobs in OEWS).
Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $11,180 in-state at public colleges and $65,079 at private institutions for programs in this field.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.