Biochemistry & Biophysics at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 47 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 288 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 47 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 288 |
Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $44,361 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 5 years | $76,574 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $18,540.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 43% women (29) and 57% men (38).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 57 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 46% were women (26) and 54% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 9 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below 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 Purdue University-Main Campus
This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 52 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.