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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Oregon

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Oregon

176 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Oregon

There are 4,400 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 Oregon

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $79,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 8 colleges in Oregon that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $39,944 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,671.

#6

Reed College

Portland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,350. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Reed grads earn an average salary of $38,708.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,839. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,978 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $84,979 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in OR

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 21% $77,310
Biological Science Professors 17% $85,900
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Microbiologists 9% $59,160
Biological Scientists 5% $67,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
General Biology 969
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 229
Other Biological Sciences 131
Zoology 62
Microbiology Science & Immunology 55
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 46
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 23
Botany/Plant Biology 21

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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