Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 288 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 293 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 51% women (35) and 49% men (34).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 45 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 51% were women (23) and 49% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 58% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 1 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 23 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
Minority students account for 13% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 55 |
| Biophysics | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. 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.