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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Rockhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at Rockhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rockhurst University is in Kansas City, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University.

Online & Distance Learning at Rockhurst University

Online coursework is an option at Rockhurst University. Of 3,577 students, 775 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Rockhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Rockhurst University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 7
Best Value	Missouri	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 27
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#19 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#162 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#169 of 288

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Rockhurst University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Rockhurst University are 65% women (15) and 35% men (8).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Rockhurst University

Of the 23 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Rockhurst University, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rockhurst University, 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.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Rockhurst University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	13
Biophysics	10

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Rockhurst University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.