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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 30 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 152nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Alabama

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 36.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Alabama

There are 670 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Alabama

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $87,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Oakwood University

Huntsville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Oakwood. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Huntingdon College

Montgomery
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
920 Total Students

An average student at Huntingdon College will pay a net price of $21,632. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Huntingdon College. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,191 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,560.

#6

Faulkner University

Montgomery
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,902 a year. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Faulkner.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in AL

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 13% $0
Medical Scientists 11% $56,950
Microbiologists 7% $52,140
Biological Scientists 5% $65,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
General Biology 1,940
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 306
Microbiology Science & Immunology 101
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 101
Biotechnology 62
Ecology & Systematics Biology 58
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 29
Genetics 17

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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