Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry
Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,150 people earned their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. This earns it the #46 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 biological chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,150 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 471 |
| Master’s Degree | 366 |
| Associate Degree | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Biological Chemistry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biological chemistry majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. About 56.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,954 |
| Women | 5,196 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological chemistry bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,739 |
| Black or African American | 477 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,216 |
| White | 4,549 |
| International Students | 510 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 659 |
Most Popular Biological Chemistry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 571 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biological chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological chemistry students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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 biological chemistry from UT Austin. Of these students, 55% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological chemistry. 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, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UCSD. About 58% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from UW Seattle. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UCLA. Of these students, 58% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from ASU - Tempe. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UW - Madison. Of these students, 47% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from UCR. About 52% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from Penn State University Park. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Virginia Tech is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 51% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 61% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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 biological chemistry from Ohio State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from UH. Of these students, 52% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UT Dallas. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from UNL. Of these students, 45% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological chemistry. 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 biological chemistry from UMN Twin Cities. About 53% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from CSULB. About 67% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biological chemistry. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UNM. Of these students, 57% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from Mississippi State. Of these students, 66% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 56% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from Baylor. Of these students, 48% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological chemistry that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 1,249 |
| Molecular Biology | 988 |
| Photobiology | 338 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 318 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 230 |
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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