Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 706 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.2% of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates were international students.
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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 | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 11,642 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,062 |
Earnings of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,961 |
| Women | 6,681 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,818 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 2,245 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,499 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 618 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 257 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 601 | 5.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 776 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 328 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 268 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 205 bachelor's 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-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 177 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's 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 Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 131 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 129 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations
| 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 bachelor’s 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
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