Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 591 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.6% of Biochemistry graduates were international students.
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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 | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,911 |
| Master’s Degree | 335 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 466 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Biochemistry majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,826 |
| Women | 5,085 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,478 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 1,672 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,211 | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 441 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 471 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 199 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 409 | 4.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 654 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biochemistry students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 276 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 191 bachelor's 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-San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 175 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 131 bachelor's 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 112 bachelor's 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.
Stony Brook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 85 bachelor's 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.
Clemson University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 84 bachelor's 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 Missouri-Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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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