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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in California

2,064 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in California

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,869
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Master’s Degree 69

Gender Distribution

In California, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 34.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 22.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in California

59,090 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in California

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $102,340 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution.

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,822.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,930. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. In their early career, UC Santa Cruz grads earn an average salary of $45,632.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,252. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,302.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,184 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $90,450
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Microbiologists 10% $105,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353
Biotechnology 322

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