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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 129 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 8
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 27
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#72 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,316
2 years	$25,525
3 years	$40,657
4 years	$61,773
5 years	$68,953

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take home a median $61,773, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 47% women (61) and 53% men (68).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 96 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 47% were women (45) and 53% were men (51).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	6
Asian	13
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 2 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 31 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 29% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	96
Molecular Biology	9
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.