Biochemistry Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Biochemistry is offered at 591 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Biochemistry. This degree is more popular with male students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.0% of Biochemistry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,737 degrees were awarded toBiochemistry 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 | 8,911 |
| Master’s Degree | 335 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 466 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Biochemistry 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biochemistry students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 236 |
| Women | 230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 39 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 135 | 29.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 654 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biochemistry students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. This school awarded 277 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their doctor'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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 192 doctor'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 175 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor'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-Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor'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.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 104 doctor'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor'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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry that also offer doctor’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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