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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Wisconsin

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 407 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 44th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 371
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Wisconsin

4,290 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 Wisconsin

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $73,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,234. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,346. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,650 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,674 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,452. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette. This private school has an average net price of $30,380. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#8

Carroll University

Waukesha
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Carroll U will pay a net price of $22,987. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Graduates earn an average $46,343 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,506 Total Students

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in WI

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 24% $75,810
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
Biological Scientists 14% $70,540
Microbiologists 12% $59,000
Biological Science Professors 11% $69,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
General Biology 1,970
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 326
Genetics 157
Microbiology Science & Immunology 153
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 149
Zoology 93
Ecology & Systematics Biology 66
Pharmacology & Toxicology 34

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