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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Virginia

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Virginia

255 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 86th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Virginia

6,300 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 Virginia

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $93,750 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,140 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,660 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#3

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at URichmond.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,015 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,175.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#7

Marymount University

Arlington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,242 after graduation. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

An average student at Hampton will pay a net price of $26,824. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,644 a year. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in VA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Biochemists and Biophysicists 16% $0
Microbiologists 13% $92,420
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 3,513
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 452
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 342
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 101
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Biotechnology 37
Ecology & Systematics Biology 27

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