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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Texas

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,421 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in TX.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 49th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,108
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 193
Post-Master’s Certificate 193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 75
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 28.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Texas

16,810 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 Texas

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $80,900 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

302 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,299 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,196 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 95% of students get financical aid.

#7

Rice University

Houston
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. 88% of students get financical aid.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in TX

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Biochemists and Biophysicists 19% $77,250
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Microbiologists 13% $50,790
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Biology 9,573
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 779
Ecology & Systematics Biology 468
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 379
Microbiology Science & Immunology 328
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 205
Zoology 159
Biotechnology 148

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