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

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 99
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 3,140 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Utah

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $74,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $13,572.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in UT

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Biochemists and Biophysicists 52% $63,700
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Microbiologists 26% $57,980
Biological Scientists 24% $75,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
General Biology 829
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 288
Microbiology Science & Immunology 169
Ecology & Systematics Biology 169
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 154
Biotechnology 63
Zoology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 49

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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