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Overview for Bioinformatics

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Careers for Bioinformatics Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Bioinformatics

Top 30 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Bioinformatics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
 5
(2.8%)
Moderately Selective$28,506 
 DeVry University-Missouri
Kansas City, MO
 3
(1.5%)
Less Selective$14,130 
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
 5
(1.4%)
Less Selective$20,510 
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Coleman University
San Diego, CA
 1
(1.2%)
 $23,100 
 DeVry University-California
Pomona, CA
 10
(1.0%)
Less Selective$14,465 
 DeVry University-New Jersey
North Brunswick, NJ
 2
(1.0%)
Less Selective$14,800 
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 12
(0.7%)
Less Selective$17,512 
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 DeVry University-Pennsylvania
Fort Washington, PA
 1
(0.6%)
Less Selective$14,365 
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
 13
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$28,035 
Brown University
Providence, RI
 8
(0.5%)
Most Selective$38,048 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.