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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Calvin University

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at Calvin University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Calvin University is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Calvin University.

Studying Online at Calvin University

Distance learning is available at Calvin University. Among 3,681 students, 318 (9%) studied exclusively online and 108 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Calvin University

These rankings give you a sense of how Calvin University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#13 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#16 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#37 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#43 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#187 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#276 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Calvin University

Those who finish Calvin University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,889
2 years	$29,685
5 years	$66,093

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Calvin University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Calvin University are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Calvin University

Of the 22 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Calvin University, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Calvin University, lower 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 Calvin University

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Calvin University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	22

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Calvin University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates, 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.