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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Boston University

Biochemistry & Biophysics at Boston University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Boston University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boston University sits in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 130 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Many students take online classes at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Boston University

Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #7 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #13 of 29
Best Value New England (Region) #14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #93 of 293
Best Value Nationwide #196 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,708
2 years $34,348
3 years $41,073
4 years $63,204
5 years $75,390

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Boston University earn a median of $63,204, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Biochemistry & Biophysics earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Boston University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Boston University are 65% women (84) and 35% men (46).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Boston University

Among the 129 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Boston University, 65% were women (84) and 35% were men (45).

Boston University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 4
Asian 41
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 14
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Boston University

Among the 1 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Boston University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Boston University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Boston University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Boston University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biochemistry 5
Molecular Biology 71
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 54

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists $107,979
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550

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