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Biological Chemistry in California

Biological Chemistry Schools in California

1,150 Biological Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Biological Chemistry is the 306th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors in California

Biological Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In California, a biological chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological chemistry majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 36.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
  • White: 20.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biological Chemistry Grads in California

43,470 people in the state and 260,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological chemistry.

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Wages for Biological Chemistry Jobs in California

In this state, biological chemistry grads earn an average of $102,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer biological chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $10,851.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Biological Chemistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers biological chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 47
Molecular Biochemistry 38
Biophysics 32
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 29
Molecular Biology 16
Structural Biology 2

View all majors related to Biological Chemistry

View Nationwide Biological Chemistry Report

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