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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Connecticut

182 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 129
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 3,540 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $104,320, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Connecticut that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,813. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,408 a year.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,712. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,544 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Connecticut College

New London
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,562 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Trinity College

Hartford
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 85% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,447 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $66,244. An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $36,633. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Quinnipiac grads earn an average salary of $60,948. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,081 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CT

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 12% $0
Medical Scientists 11% $111,840
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Microbiologists 9% $69,260
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Biological Scientists 7% $91,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
General Biology 987
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 280
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 111
Zoology 107
Genetics 67
Microbiology Science & Immunology 60

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