Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Utah
If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Distance learning is available at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Utah
Use these rankings to compare University of Utah’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Utah | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 288 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 293 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Utah | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 288 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 293 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Utah, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Utah are 45% women (33) and 55% men (41).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Utah
Among the 61 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Utah, 48% were women (29) and 52% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 39% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Utah
Of the 2 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Utah, 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 Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Utah
Of the 11 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Utah, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Utah, 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 Utah
This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Utah offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 74 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
- 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.