Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry
Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 366 people earned their master's degree in biological chemistry. This earns it the #305 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological chemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 471 |
| Master’s Degree | 366 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Biological Chemistry Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biological chemistry majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological chemistry. About 60.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 222 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 159 |
| International Students | 99 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Biological Chemistry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological chemistry students seekinga master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Johns Hopkins. About 67% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Tulane. About 57% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from U Miami. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from U-M. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Stevens.
California State University - Long Beach is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from CSULB. Of these students, 20% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from NC State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from UMSL. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from OSU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from IUPUI. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Brandeis. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological chemistry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Case Western. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from VCU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Saint Joseph comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from USJ. About 53% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from CCNY. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from University of Rochester. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Scranton comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from University of Scranton. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from BYU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological chemistry that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | 252 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 199 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 63 |
| Biophysics | 33 |
| Other Biochemistry & Biophysics | 29 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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