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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in North Carolina

258 students earned Biochemistry degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 83rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Master’s Degree 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in North Carolina

11,340 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $83,380, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#3

Duke University

Durham
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,845. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. 74% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $38,122.

#7

High Point University

High Point
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,275 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Campbell University

Buies Creek
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#9

Salem College

Winston-Salem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
636 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,339. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Catawba College

Salisbury
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,659 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in NC

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $84,820
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Microbiologists 13% $61,330
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 3,666
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 333
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 198
Ecology & Systematics Biology 175
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 173
Zoology 138
Genetics 87
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 87

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