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Biochemical Engineering at University of California-Berkeley

If you are interested in studying Biochemical Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Berkeley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Berkeley is in Berkeley, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 biochemical engineering degrees were awarded at University of California-Berkeley.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Berkeley

Distance learning is available at University of California-Berkeley. Of 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Berkeley

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Berkeley’s Biochemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 3
Best Value	California	#1 of 1
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 3

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Berkeley, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biochemical Engineering graduates at University of California-Berkeley are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).

Biochemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Berkeley

Of the 15 master’s biochemical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Berkeley, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 33% of Biochemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemical Engineering Concentrations at University of California-Berkeley

The Biochemical Engineering program at University of California-Berkeley includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemical Engineering	15

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering program at University of California-Berkeley pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biochemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

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.