---

Biochemistry & Biophysics at Drexel University

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Drexel University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 60
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 293
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#49 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#266 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 60
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 293
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#49 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#266 of 288

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Drexel University are 52% women (14) and 48% men (13).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Drexel University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, lower than the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Among the 8 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Drexel University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Drexel University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Molecular Biology	8
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	19

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, 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.