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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Chicago

Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 7
Best Value Illinois #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 47
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 293
Best Value Nationwide #109 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 7
Best Value Illinois #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 47
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 47
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 293
Best Value Nationwide #109 of 288

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Chicago are 56% women (23) and 44% men (18).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 17 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 65% were women (11) and 35% were men (6).

University of Chicago 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 Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Chicago

Minority students account for 12% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Of the 24 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).

University of Chicago 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 Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Chicago

Minority students account for 21% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower 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 University of Chicago

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

Concentration Graduates
Biophysics 22
Molecular Biochemistry 19

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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