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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Baylor University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Baylor University sits in Waco, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at Baylor University.

Online & Distance Learning at Baylor University

Online coursework is an option at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Baylor University

Rankings can help you compare Baylor University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#14 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#20 of 31
Best Value	Texas	#20 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#28 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#219 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#280 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Baylor University

Those who finish Baylor University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,811
3 years	$36,380
4 years	$47,493
5 years	$67,262

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Baylor University report median earnings of $47,493, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Baylor University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Baylor University are 58% women (38) and 42% men (27).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University

Of the 65 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Baylor University, 58% were women (38) and 42% were men (27).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	3
Asian	13
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Baylor University

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Baylor University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	65

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Baylor University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.