Biochemistry at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Biochemistry, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 biochemistry degrees were granted at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biochemistry graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 39% women (21) and 61% men (33).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 53 bachelor’s biochemistry graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 38% were women (20) and 62% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 55% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 1 master’s biochemistry degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Biochemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 30%.*
*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
Those who complete Biochemistry program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biochemistry 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 |
| 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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