Biophysics at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Biophysics, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biophysics graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biophysics graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 22% women (8) and 78% men (28).
Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 27 bachelor’s biophysics degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 56% of Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 8 master’s biophysics degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 38% of Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Biophysics program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for 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 |
| 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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