Biochemistry & Biophysics Associate Degrees
There are 706 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,820 students earned theirBiochemistry & Biophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biochemistry & Biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,642 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,062 |
Earnings of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,812 |
| 4 years | $57,445 |
| 5 years | $71,613 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biochemistry & Biophysics students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 44.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 776 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 328 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 268 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 197 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 177 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry & Biophysics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.