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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 27
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#119 of 293

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#7 of 27
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#119 of 293

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$29,705
3 years	$51,057
4 years	$58,205
5 years	$65,264

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln take home a median $58,205, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at $19,980.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 58% women (55) and 42% men (40).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 88 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 59% were women (52) and 41% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	11
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 2 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 5 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	95

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

• 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.