Biochemistry at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Biochemistry, consider the program at Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry graduates at Boston College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at Boston College are 41% women (9) and 59% men (13).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 22 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at Boston College, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry 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 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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.