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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 837 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 686
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in New York

There are 17,690 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 New York

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $89,000, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. This public school has an average net price of $20,703. Graduates earn an average $56,213 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Colgate University

Hamilton
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,238 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,775.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,805.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year.

#8

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 64% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,438 after graduation.

#10

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,241 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,371.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in NY

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Biochemists and Biophysicists 18% $56,360
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Microbiologists 16% $71,280
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Biology 7,502
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 815
Ecology & Systematics Biology 667
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 417
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 403
Other Biological Sciences 313
Biotechnology 230
Pharmacology & Toxicology 163

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