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Biological Chemistry in Pennsylvania

Biological Chemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

574 students earned Biological Chemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biological Chemistry is the 61st most popular major out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

Biological Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 542
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a biological chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological chemistry majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Biological Chemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 16,800 people employed in jobs related to a biological chemistry degree, compared to 260,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Chemistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, biological chemistry grads earn an average of $94,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 12 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer biological chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138.

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Villanova University

Villanova
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,027. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 71% of students get financical aid.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,559. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Ursinus College

Collegeville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This private school has an average net price of $31,493. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Allegheny College

Meadville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. An average student at Allegheny will pay a net price of $24,838. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private school has an average net price of $28,320. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,381.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 75% of students get financical aid.

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Biological Chemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers biological chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Molecular Biology 103
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 91
Biophysics 17
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 14
Molecular Biophysics 4

View all majors related to Biological Chemistry

View Nationwide Biological Chemistry Report

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