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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Colorado

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Colorado

286 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 54th most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 242
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 5,480 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Colorado

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $74,370 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,679. In their early career, Colorado State grads earn an average salary of $44,704. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,830. 90% of students get financical aid. 51% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470. 82% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,336 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. 77% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,824 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,135 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,259 after graduation. 86% of the teachers are full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CO

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Biochemists and Biophysicists 27% $69,240
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Microbiologists 19% $63,040
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General Biology 1,568
Ecology & Systematics Biology 500
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 471
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 219
Zoology 210
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 203
Microbiology Science & Immunology 144
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35

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