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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 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Molecular Biology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
 68
(6.0%)
Most Selective$34,290 
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
 30
(4.4%)
Most Selective$39,545 
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
 13
(3.4%)
Most Selective$35,625 
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Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
 18
(3.0%)
Less Selective$31,010 
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
 9
(2.7%)
Highly Selective$19,390 
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
 6
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$22,300 
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
 9
(2.1%)
Highly Selective$40,240 
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
 30
(1.9%)
Most Selective$37,005 
Connecticut College
New London, CT
 8
(1.8%)
Highly Selective- 
University of Denver
Denver, CO
 20
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$33,810 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.