Biophysics at University of Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biophysics, consider the program at University of Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at University of Chicago
Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biophysics graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biophysics graduates at University of Chicago are 59% women (13) and 41% men (9).
Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Chicago
Of the 7 master’s biophysics degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 16%.*
Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Chicago
Among the 15 doctoral biophysics graduates at University of Chicago, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biophysics Graduates
Those who complete Biophysics program at University of Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for 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 |
| 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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