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Biochemistry in Pennsylvania

Biochemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

798 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Biochemistry major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 705
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Associate Degree 1

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: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry 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 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
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,138. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,125. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Villanova University

Villanova
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. An average student at University of Scranton will pay a net price of $34,559. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

An average student at Franklin and Marshall will pay a net price of $33,802. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Franklin and Marshall. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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Biochemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

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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