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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Tennessee

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Tennessee

270 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 57th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 206
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Tennessee

There are 4,120 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 Tennessee

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $81,390 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Tennessee that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,704. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 76% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Maryville College

Maryville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,430 a year. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Maryville College. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,121.

#5

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

In their early career, Carson - Newman grads earn an average salary of $36,708. An average student at Carson - Newman will pay a net price of $17,982. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Christian Brothers grads earn an average salary of $40,236. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

#8

Union University

Jackson
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,990. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,818 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,280 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,733. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,310 after graduation.

#10

Fisk University

Nashville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
911 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. An average student at Fisk will pay a net price of $22,060. Graduates earn an average $30,884 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,432 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,152.

#10

Belmont University

Nashville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in TN

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Biochemists and Biophysicists 15% $75,310
Microbiologists 12% $58,690
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
General Biology 1,542
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 284
Other Biological Sciences 164
Ecology & Systematics Biology 60
Microbiology Science & Immunology 37
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 35
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28

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