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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Massachusetts

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

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 705
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 46.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Massachusetts

29,470 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 Massachusetts

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $92,980 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,395. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#5

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,858 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,599. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,663. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Tufts University

Medford
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Clark University

Worcester
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. An average student at Clark will pay a net price of $27,233. 100% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $50,432. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,249 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,920.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in MA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Biochemists and Biophysicists 13% $101,550
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 3,280
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222
Other Biological Sciences 194

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