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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Temple University

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at Temple University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at Temple University.

Online & Distance Learning at Temple University

Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Temple University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#6 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#14 of 21
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#147 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#217 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Temple University

Graduates of Temple 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	$31,460
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$45,367
4 years	$49,730
5 years	$65,444

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Temple University report median earnings of $49,730, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Temple University is $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Temple University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Temple University are 56% women (15) and 44% men (12).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Of the 27 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Temple University, 56% were women (15) and 44% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 41% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple 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 Temple University

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Temple University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	25
Biophysics	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.