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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
*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
- 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.