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2023 Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools

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Finding the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology School for You

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is the #64 most popular major in the country with 14,535 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 752 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - San Diego the most popular school in the United States for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, biochemistry graduates from UCSD take out $17,370 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $285, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.

Biochemistry majors at U-M take out an average of $15,089 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $444.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that biochemistry majors at UT Austin take out is $18,464. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $260, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biochemistry majors at UW Seattle take out is $13,035. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $306.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of California - Los Angeles is a great place for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Biochemistry majors at UCLA take out an average of $15,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $306.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #6 on the list. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

After completing their degree, biochemistry graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $21,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $293, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.

The average amount in student loans that biochemistry majors at UW - Madison take out is $21,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $255, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, University of California - Davis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. UC Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis.

Biochemistry majors at UC Davis take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $264, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs. Located in the large city of Dallas, UT Southwestern is a public school with a small student population.

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University of California - Riverside landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs. UCR is a very large public school located in the large city of Riverside.

After completing their degree, biochemistry graduates from UCR carry an average student debt load of $19,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $213.

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#11

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs. UMass Amherst is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.

While working on their degree, biochemistry majors at UMass Amherst accumulate an average of around $25,312 in student debt.

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#13

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #13 on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

Biochemistry majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out an average of $20,371 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#14

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools ranking. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

After completing their degree, biochemistry graduates from Boston U carry an average student debt load of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $537.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

While working on their degree, biochemistry majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $25,393 in student debt.

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#16

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools ranking. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, biochemistry graduates from Virginia Tech carry an average student debt load of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $311, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, biochemistry graduates from UT Dallas take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, biochemistry majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $20,249 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $307.

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#19

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, biochemistry graduates from UH carry an average student debt load of $18,000.

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#20

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, biochemistry graduates from Michigan State take out $25,234 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $732, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools list. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, biochemistry majors at U Miami accumulate an average of around $14,500 in student debt.

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University of Colorado Boulder came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biochemistry majors at CU - Boulder take out is $23,500.

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#22

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, biochemistry graduates from UGA take out $20,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, biochemistry majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $24,528 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $208.

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California State University - Long Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students. It came in at #25 on the list. CSULB is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

On average, biochemistry graduates from CSULB take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#26

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ
#27

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
#28

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#29

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR
#32

Northeastern University

Boston, MA
#32

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS
#34

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN
#35

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#36

Baylor University

Waco, TX
#41

Georgetown University

Washington, DC
#49

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 752 different United States biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
49 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
52 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Atlanta, GA
52 Colorado State University - Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO
52 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
55 University of Mississippi University, MS
55 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
57 Rice University Houston, TX
58 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
58 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
58 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
58 California State University - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
62 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
62 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
64 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
64 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
64 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
67 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
67 University of North Texas Denton, TX
69 New York University New York, NY
69 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
71 University of Maryland - Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
71 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
73 Yale University New Haven, CT
74 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
75 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
75 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA
77 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
77 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
77 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
80 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
80 Washington State University Pullman, WA
82 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
82 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
84 Colgate University Hamilton, NY
85 Miami University - Oxford Oxford, OH
85 The Graduate Center, CUNY New York, NY
85 Florida International University Miami, FL
85 DePauw University Greencastle, IN
89 Portland State University Portland, OR
89 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
89 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
92 Towson University Towson, MD
92 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
92 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
92 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
92 Brandeis University Waltham, MA
97 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
97 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
99 Iowa State University Ames, IA
99 California State University - San Marcos San Marcos, CA
99 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI
102 University of Missouri - St Louis Saint Louis, MO
102 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
102 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
102 Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
106 University of Maine Orono, ME
106 University of Denver Denver, CO
108 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
108 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
108 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
108 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
112 Villanova University Villanova, PA
112 Tufts University Medford, MA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools award.

Rank College Location
114 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
114 The City College of New York New York, NY
114 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
117 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
117 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
119 Duke University Durham, NC
119 Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME
119 Clark University Worcester, MA
119 Brown University Providence, RI
119 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
119 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
125 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
125 Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, ID
125 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
125 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT
125 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
125 Bates College Lewiston, ME
125 Otterbein University Westerville, OH
125 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
133 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
133 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
133 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
133 Chapman University Orange, CA
133 University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MA
133 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
133 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
133 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO
141 Grinnell College Grinnell, IA
141 University of St Thomas Minnesota Saint Paul, MN
141 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
141 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
145 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
145 Drake University Des Moines, IA
145 Stanford University Stanford, CA
145 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
149 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
149 Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA
149 Wesleyan University Middletown, CT
149 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
149 The College of Wooster Wooster, OH
149 Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY

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Region
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Southwest
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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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