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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Rochester

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

University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Rochester.

Studying Online at University of Rochester

Distance learning is available at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Rochester

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 293
Best Value	New York	#11 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#221 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 293
Best Value	New York	#11 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#221 of 288

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Rochester are 32% women (6) and 68% men (13).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 11 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Rochester, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
International (Nonresident)	1

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 8 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Rochester, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 12% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower 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 Rochester

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Rochester offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	11
Biophysics	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Rochester go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.