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Biochemistry at Harvard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry, take a look at what Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Harvard University is in Cambridge, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 biochemistry degrees were granted at Harvard University.

Online Class Availability at Harvard University

Distance learning is available at Harvard University. Of 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry graduates at Harvard University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry graduates at Harvard University are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).

Biochemistry Master’s Program at Harvard University

Of the 2 master’s biochemistry graduates at Harvard University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

Biochemistry Doctoral Program at Harvard University

Among the 14 doctoral biochemistry graduates at Harvard University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 36% of Biochemistry doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than 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

Those who complete Biochemistry program at Harvard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Biochemistry 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
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.