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Major Overview for Molecular Biology

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Overview for Molecular Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.

Careers for Molecular Biology Majors

A major in Molecular Biology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Molecular Biology

Top 46 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Molecular Biology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
53
(4.6%)
Most Selective$45,125
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
50
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$19,180
Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ
39
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$13,241
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
38
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
36
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$47,864
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
24
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,094
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
23
(3.9%)
Minimally Selective$40,390
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
22
(3.3%)
Most Selective$47,835
Rutgers University - New Brunswick-Piscataway
New Brunswick, NJ
21
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,373
University of Denver
Denver, CO
17
(1.7%)
Minimally Selective$43,081
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.