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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 328 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Among 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#107 of 293

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 16
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#48 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#107 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,851
2 years	$27,818
3 years	$32,184
4 years	$54,057
5 years	$65,675

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $54,057, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at $17,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 53% women (174) and 47% men (154).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 263 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 53% were women (140) and 47% were men (123).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	132
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	6
Asian	68
Two or More Races	15
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	16

Minority students account for 39% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 28 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 43% were women (12) and 57% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 37 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 59% were women (22) and 41% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 27% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	105
Biophysics	19
Molecular Biology	204

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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.