Biochemistry at University of Houston
If you plan to study Biochemistry, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 79 biochemistry degrees were granted at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at University of Houston are 51% women (40) and 49% men (39).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 74 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at University of Houston, 53% were women (39) and 47% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 76% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 5 doctoral biochemistry graduates at University of Houston, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Biochemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biochemistry 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 |
| 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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