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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Oregon

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Oregon. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Studying Online at University of Oregon

Online coursework is an option at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Oregon

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#3 of 6
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 6
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#34 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#39 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#157 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#200 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Oregon

Graduates of University of Oregon’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,527
2 years	$30,047

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Oregon stands at $24,498.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Oregon are 31% women (5) and 69% men (11).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 16 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 44% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, higher 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 University of Oregon

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Oregon work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, 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.