Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 953 people earned their master's degree in biochemistry. This makes it the 125th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in biochemistry is $40,356. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,882 to a high of $55,846.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biochemistry. About 60.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 374 |
| Women | 579 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 400 |
| International Students | 203 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 166 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biochemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 81 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 40,356.
Georgetown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Georgetown. About 57% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
Lipscomb University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Lipscomb. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lipscomb graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from U-M. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
Nova Southeastern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from NUS Florida. Of these students, 76% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Nova Southeastern University biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from TTUHSC. About 77% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center make a median salary of 40,356.
Princeton University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Princeton. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Princeton University biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from USC. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Tulane. Of these students, 54% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tulane University of Louisiana biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from GWU. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at George Washington University make a median salary of 40,356.
Yale University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
Drexel University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Drexel. About 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
University of Miami is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from U Miami. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at University of Miami make a median salary of 40,356.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 17 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from UCLA. Of these students, 41% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 40,356.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Of these students, 62% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 47% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in biochemistry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 40,356.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Stevens. Stevens Institute of Technology biochemistry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,356.
Pace University - New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from Pace University. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
Stony Brook University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,356.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biochemistry that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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