Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Nevada-Reno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 288 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 293 |
Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $36,742 |
| 4 years | $45,017 |
| 5 years | $67,285 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $45,017, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Nevada-Reno is $15,368.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 55% women (28) and 45% men (23).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 48 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 54% were women (26) and 46% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 3 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than 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 Nevada-Reno
The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. Below 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.