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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Brandeis University

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Brandeis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Brandeis University sits in Waltham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at Brandeis University.

Studying Online at Brandeis University

Online coursework is an option at Brandeis University. Of 5,205 students, 401 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Brandeis University

Use these rankings to compare Brandeis University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#10 of 17
Best Value	Massachusetts	#13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#18 of 29
Best Value	New England (Region)	#24 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#249 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#10 of 17
Best Value	Massachusetts	#13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#18 of 29
Best Value	New England (Region)	#24 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#249 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Brandeis University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,712
2 years	$37,208

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Brandeis University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Brandeis University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Brandeis University are 44% women (12) and 56% men (15).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 19 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Brandeis University, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	8
International (Nonresident)	5

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

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Brandeis University

Of the 3 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Brandeis University

Among the 5 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 60% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis 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 Brandeis University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Brandeis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	24
Biophysics	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Brandeis University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.