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2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

14 Ranked Colleges
105 Degrees Awarded
$34,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences is the 118th most popular major in the country with 6,087 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,481 and had an average of $26,633 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 764 cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,167 and $37,246 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 105 cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in cell biology and anatomical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality cell biology and anatomical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the cell biology and anatomical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwestern University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Northwestern is a large school located in Evanston, Illinois that handed out 22 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree cell biology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Northwestern has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also took the #1 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548.

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Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

U-M also took the #3 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell biology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

IUPUI also took the #12 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full IUPUI Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell biology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took the #13 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIC Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s cell biology students in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 4 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan State Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#8 in overall quality

Miami University - Oxford did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Miami University - Oxford is located in Oxford, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

Miami University - Oxford also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Miami University - Oxford are $31,697, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Kent, Ohio, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s cell biology students in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952.

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#10 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 3 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree cell biology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Loyola Chicago has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Loyola University Chicago Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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