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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Pennsylvania

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

791 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 56th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 723
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Pennsylvania

18,110 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 Pennsylvania

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $94,510 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $43,577. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,378.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,383.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,904 a year.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in PA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
Biochemists and Biophysicists 5% $87,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 4,681
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 785
Other Biological Sciences 529
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 184
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 178
Microbiology Science & Immunology 147
Biotechnology 115

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