Biochemistry Graduate Certificates
There are 591 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Biochemistry. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 30% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.0% 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 | 466 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in Biochemistry is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
| International Students | 5 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 654 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biochemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 192 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 179 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 175 graduate certificates in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 105 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 104 graduate certificates in Biochemistry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biochemistry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 101 graduate certificates 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. This school awarded 94 graduate certificates 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Biochemistry majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biochemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in Biochemistry from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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