Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,249 people earned their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. This earns it the #222 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry and molecular biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,249 |
| Master’s Degree | 199 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 198 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biochemistry and molecular biology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. About 57.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 529 |
| Women | 720 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry and molecular biology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 194 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 686 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 95 |
Most Popular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biochemistry and molecular biology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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 and molecular biology from UMass Amherst. About 54% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Oregon State. Of these students, 60% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UGA. About 49% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. 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, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Michigan State. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UofSC. Of these students, 69% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. 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, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Boston U. About 62% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UMBC. About 51% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UNH. About 56% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from NYU. Of these students, 73% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 36,300 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Irvine. About 30% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College of Wooster comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wooster College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wake Forest University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wake Forest University. Of these students, 46% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Middlebury College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Middlebury. About 43% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Simmons University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Simmons. About 100% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Cornell College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biochemistry and molecular biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Dickinson College. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Dickinson. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Yale. About 56% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Clark. About 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Cloud State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from St. Cloud State University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from North Dakota State University.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,150 |
| Molecular Biology | 988 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 318 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 230 |
| Biophysics | 137 |
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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