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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.

Studying Online at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Among 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #18 of 21
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #53 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #211 of 293
Best Value Nationwide #224 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #18 of 21
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #53 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #211 of 293
Best Value Nationwide #224 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,264
2 years $33,281
5 years $62,038

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus stands at $26,558.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 54% women (29) and 46% men (25).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 52 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 54% were women (28) and 46% were men (24).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Asian 18
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Among the 2 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, above 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biochemistry 12
Molecular Biology 40
Molecular Biophysics 2

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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