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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Western Kentucky University

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#29 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#251 of 293

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Western Kentucky University are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 15 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky 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.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	15

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates, 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.