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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 285 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 47
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 47
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,941
2 years	$40,594
3 years	$50,639
4 years	$62,095
5 years	$76,998

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $62,095, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $20,948.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 49% women (139) and 51% men (146).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 208 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 49% were women (101) and 51% were men (107).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	132
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	2
Asian	31
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 27% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 31 master’s biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 52% were women (16) and 48% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 46 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 48% were women (22) and 52% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below 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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	191
Biophysics	21
Molecular Biology	73

Highest-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, 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.