Biochemistry & Biophysics at Lehigh University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at Lehigh University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lehigh University sits in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lehigh University
Distance learning is available at Lehigh University. Among 7,692 students, 377 (5%) studied exclusively online and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Lehigh University
Use these rankings to compare Lehigh University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 60 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 293 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 288 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 60 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 293 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 288 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Lehigh University stands at $20,710.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Lehigh University are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University
Of the 23 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
Minority students account for 43% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, above the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Lehigh University
Among the 6 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 37%.*
*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 Lehigh University
The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Lehigh University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Molecular Biology | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Lehigh University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.