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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Michigan Technological University

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

Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University.

Studying Online at Michigan Technological University

Distance learning is available at Michigan Technological University. Of 7,403 students, 352 (5%) studied exclusively online and 490 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Michigan Technological University

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

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#6 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 293

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Michigan Technological University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Michigan Technological University are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan Technological University

Among the 12 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Michigan Technological University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 25% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan Technological University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Michigan Technological University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
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 Michigan Technological University

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Michigan Technological University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Michigan Technological University 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.