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Biochemistry & Biophysics at The University of Texas at Austin

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at Austin sits in Austin, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 276 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Austin.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at Austin

Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#5 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#6 of 31
Best Value	Texas	#10 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#76 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Those who finish The University of Texas at Austin’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,853
2 years	$38,649
3 years	$42,747
4 years	$61,992
5 years	$73,667

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from The University of Texas at Austin report median earnings of $61,992, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from The University of Texas at Austin is $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 56% women (154) and 44% men (122).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 267 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 56% were women (150) and 44% were men (117).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	73
Hispanic / Latino	54
Black / African American	14
Asian	112
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 1 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 8 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, 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 The University of Texas at Austin

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at The University of Texas at Austin breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	276

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at The University of Texas at Austin pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.