Doctor’s Degrees in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,118 people earned their doctor's degree in biochemistry. This makes it the 34th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,118 |
| Master’s Degree | 953 |
| Graduate Certificate | 169 |
| Associate Degree | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biochemistry is $71,218. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $58,164 to a high of $84,153.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biochemistry majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biochemistry. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 556 |
| Women | 562 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 502 |
| International Students | 293 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 164 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biochemistry students seekinga doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from U-M. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biochemistry at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 71,218.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UW - Madison. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,218.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UCLA. Of these students, 42% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Harvard. Of these students, 41% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biochemistry at Harvard University make a median salary of 71,218.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Stanford. About 37% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
University of California - San Francisco is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UCSF. Of these students, 64% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,218.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 63% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,218.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biochemistry at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 71,218.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from IU Bloomington. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,218.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Duke. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Duke University biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Princeton. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biochemistry at Princeton University make a median salary of 71,218.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UGA. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 39% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in biochemistry at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 71,218.
University of California - Davis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UC Davis. Of these students, 52% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,218.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from UC Irvine. About 30% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Irvine biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Boulder biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
The 18th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Yale. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
Cornell University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Cornell. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Cornell University biochemistry graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,218.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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