Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,092 people earned their bachelor's degree in biochemistry. This makes it the 40th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,118 |
| Master’s Degree | 953 |
| Graduate Certificate | 169 |
| Associate Degree | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biochemistry is $38,243. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,599 and the high is $44,074.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in biochemistry is $31,027. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,578 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,700.
The median monthly payment of a biochemistry graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $369.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biochemistry. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,182 |
| Women | 6,910 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,301 |
| Black or African American | 649 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,516 |
| White | 6,015 |
| International Students | 716 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 895 |
Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 675 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biochemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UCSD. Of these students, 57% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UT Austin. About 55% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UW Seattle. Of these students, 52% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,243.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from U-M. About 60% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 43% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,243.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UCLA. About 58% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
University of California - Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UC Davis. About 46% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UW - Madison. About 49% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UCR. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 38,243.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UMass Amherst. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 38,243.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 55% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,243.
Boston University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Boston U. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,243.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Virginia Tech. About 51% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 38,243.
Stony Brook University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. About 61% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 38,243.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UT Dallas. Of these students, 60% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 38,243.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Ohio State. Of these students, 48% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UH. About 52% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at University of Houston make a median salary of 38,243.
Michigan State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Michigan State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in biochemistry at Michigan State University make a median salary of 38,243.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UNL. About 45% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,243.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities biochemistry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,243.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Biology | 85,460 |
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| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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