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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Stony Brook University

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Stony Brook University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University.

Studying Online at Stony Brook University

Distance learning is available at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Stony Brook University

These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#16 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 60
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 293

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#3 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#16 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 60
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#140 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Stony Brook University

Those who finish Stony Brook University’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	$27,606
2 years	$23,340
3 years	$29,043
4 years	$44,369
5 years	$73,829

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $44,369, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Stony Brook University comes in at $18,968.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Stony Brook University are 45% women (55) and 55% men (66).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 105 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Stony Brook University, 43% were women (45) and 57% were men (60).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	11
Asian	52
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 63% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 8 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 8 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Stony Brook University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 38% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than 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 Stony Brook University

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Stony Brook University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	105
Molecular Biology	5
Molecular Biochemistry	11

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.