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Biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you plan to study Biochemistry, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 114 biochemistry graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 64% women (73) and 36% men (41).

Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 114 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 64% were women (73) and 36% were men (41).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	7
Asian	20
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower 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.

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.