Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you plan to study Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus sits in Charlottesville, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 293 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 288 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 10 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 20% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 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 Virginia-Main Campus
The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Virginia-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Biophysics | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates
Those who complete Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below 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.