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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Maryland

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 365 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Master’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Maryland

16,030 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $103,790, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,048. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,729 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#5

Stevenson University

Stevenson
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

In their early career, The Mount grads earn an average salary of $48,213. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Goucher College

Baltimore
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,366. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#8

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,448. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in MD

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Biochemists and Biophysicists 8% $91,870
Biological Science Professors 8% $80,800
Microbiologists 5% $103,060
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Biological Scientists 2% $97,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
General Biology 1,848
Biotechnology 553
Ecology & Systematics Biology 219
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 197
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 180
Other Biological Sciences 39
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 38
Genetics 38

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