Biochemistry at West Virginia University
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West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 biochemistry degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biochemistry graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at West Virginia University are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 27 bachelor’s biochemistry degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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