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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Georgia

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Georgia

293 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 76th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 272
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Georgia

There are 4,340 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Georgia

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $89,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,974. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Georgia Tech grads earn an average salary of $78,659.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,250 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#5

Berry College

Mount Berry
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,255 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,853.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,075 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Spelman College

Atlanta
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Spelman will pay a net price of $44,833.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,239. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

#10

LaGrange College

Lagrange
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in GA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Microbiologists 11% $92,470
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
General Biology 3,494
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 415
Ecology & Systematics Biology 273
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 111
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 104
Zoology 70
Genetics 65
Microbiology Science & Immunology 42

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