Biochemistry & Biophysics Associate Degrees
There are 706 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,820 people earned theirBiochemistry & Biophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biochemistry & Biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,642 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,062 |
Earnings of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,812 |
| 4 years | $57,445 |
| 5 years | $71,613 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 44.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 776 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 328 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 285 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 268 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 205 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 201 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 141 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 104 associate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry & Biophysics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.