Best Colleges for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Cell and cellular biology programs prepare students for careers in research, healthcare, and biotechnology by examining life at the molecular level. With 37 schools offering this specialized major, graduates typically earn around $32,189 annually in entry-level positions, though earnings potential increases significantly with advanced degrees and experience.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, research opportunities with faculty members, and access to modern equipment like electron microscopes and flow cytometers. Strong programs also offer internship partnerships with local hospitals, research institutes, or pharmaceutical companies. Look for curricula that balance foundational coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics with specialized classes in cell structure, molecular biology, and genetics to build comprehensive scientific knowledge.

Schools Ranked

$35,672

Avg. Program Earnings

71.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts	$47,260	97.3%	private-nonprofit
2	California State University-Northridge Northridge, California	$41,565	56.2%	public
3	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$41,342	50.1%	public
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$38,289	56.9%	public
5	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$38,289	65.4%	public
6	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$38,289	56.7%	public
7	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$38,289	59.5%	public
8	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$38,289	83.8%	public
9	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington	$37,568	67.9%	private-nonprofit
10	Beloit College Beloit, Wisconsin	$37,208	67.2%	private-nonprofit
11	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$36,848	85.1%	public
12	Duke University Durham, North Carolina	$36,848	95.8%	private-nonprofit
13	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$35,060	84.8%	public
14	University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island	$34,704	71.0%	public
15	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$34,526	68.6%	public
16	University of California-Riverside Riverside, California	$33,993	76.6%	public
17	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$33,637	92.9%	public
18	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$33,216	83.7%	public
19	University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California	$33,043	74.5%	public
20	California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, California	$32,382	54.2%	public
21	Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	$31,305	96.3%	private-nonprofit
22	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$31,133	65.5%	public
23	Montana State University Bozeman, Montana	$30,891	57.3%	public
24	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, Texas	$28,960	53.4%	private-nonprofit
25	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$28,870	75.0%	public