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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Loyola University Chicago

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Loyola University Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at Loyola University Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Chicago

Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Loyola University Chicago

Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 7
Best Value	Illinois	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 47
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#45 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#257 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 7
Best Value	Illinois	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 47
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#45 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#257 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,376
2 years	$21,052
3 years	$47,488
4 years	$60,325
5 years	$65,443

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $60,325, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Loyola University Chicago comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 57% women (24) and 43% men (18).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Of the 34 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 59% were women (20) and 41% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 26% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 5 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Loyola University Chicago

Of the 3 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, above 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 Loyola University Chicago

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	36
Biophysics	1
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	5

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. 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.