Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 14 bachelor’s biochemistry & molecular biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduates
Those who complete Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| 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
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