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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Kentucky

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 115th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 1,780 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $70,600, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bellarmine University

Louisville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Centre College

Danville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,830 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,426.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,522. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL.

#6

Georgetown College

Georgetown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. In their early career, Georgetown College grads earn an average salary of $36,010.

#6

Asbury University

Wilmore
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This private school has an average net price of $22,376. 100% of students get financical aid.

#8

Brescia University

Owensboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Brescia University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in KY

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 13% $62,730
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Biological Scientists 4% $63,260
Biochemists and Biophysicists 3% $70,910
Microbiologists 0% $49,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General Biology 1,146
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 108
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 75
Biotechnology 46
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Ecology & Systematics Biology 23
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Zoology 17

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

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