Biochemistry at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry, consider the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 biochemistry degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biochemistry graduates at Western Michigan University are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 12 bachelor’s biochemistry graduates at Western Michigan University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below 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
Graduates of the Biochemistry program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. 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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