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Biochemistry at Brandeis University

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry, consider the program at Brandeis University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Brandeis University sits in Waltham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 biochemistry degrees were granted at Brandeis University.

Online & Distance Learning at Brandeis University

Many students take online classes at Brandeis University. Of 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biochemistry graduates at Brandeis University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry graduates at Brandeis University are 42% women (10) and 58% men (14).

Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 16 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, above the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry Master’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 3 master’s biochemistry graduates at Brandeis University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Biochemistry Doctoral Program at Brandeis University

Of the 5 doctoral biochemistry degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 60% of Biochemistry doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University, above the national average of 29%.*

*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

Graduates of the Biochemistry program at Brandeis University 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.