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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Arizona

Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Arizona

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Arizona

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Arizona #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #3 of 4
Best Value Southwest (Region) #9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #15 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #84 of 288
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #191 of 293

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Arizona #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #3 of 4
Best Value Southwest (Region) #9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #15 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #84 of 288
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #191 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Arizona

Those who finish University of Arizona’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Arizona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,042
2 years $28,236
3 years $30,035
4 years $42,855
5 years $69,436

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $42,855, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Biochemistry & Biophysics earnings compared with all majors at University of Arizona

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Arizona is $18,349.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Arizona are 65% women (50) and 35% men (27).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 69 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Arizona, 64% were women (44) and 36% were men (25).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 1
Asian 13
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Arizona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 2 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Arizona

Minority students account for 50% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Of the 6 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

University of Arizona gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Arizona

*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 University of Arizona

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biochemistry 77

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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