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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’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	$28,879
2 years	$29,250
3 years	$34,820
4 years	$53,560
5 years	$65,840

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $53,560, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 57% women (39) and 43% men (30).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 69 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 57% were women (39) and 43% were men (30).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	7
Asian	18
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 62% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 43%.*

*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 Illinois Chicago

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	69

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.