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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in District of Columbia

113 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.5%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 2,740 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in District of Columbia

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $104,460 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,108. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#3

American University

Washington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,684. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801.

#5

Howard University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in DC

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Microbiologists 0% $100,210
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Biology 478
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 321
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 106
Ecology & Systematics Biology 99
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Biotechnology 39
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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