Biochemistry Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Biochemistry is offered at 591 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Biochemistry. 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 Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,737 people earned theirBiochemistry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biochemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,911 |
| Master’s Degree | 335 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 466 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Biochemistry of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Biochemistry. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry 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 Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 654 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biochemistry students seeking a associate degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 276 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 192 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 179 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Biochemistry 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-Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. 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 majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. 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 majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 316 |
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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