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Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry

344 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in biological chemistry is offered at 105 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 20.6% of biological chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 344 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 458
Master’s Degree 344
Graduate Certificate 11

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 58.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 142
Women 202
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biological chemistry master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 30
Black or African American 25
Hispanic or Latino 36
White 152
International Students 71
Other Races/Ethnicities 30
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There are 105 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
37 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 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 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#3

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
20 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Tulane. Of these students, 61% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 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. Of these students, 61% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
15 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 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.

#6

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Stevens. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. About 44% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#9

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,154 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 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. 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 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 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 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from Brandeis. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from VCU.

#15

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological chemistry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 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 Arizona.

#15

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from USJ. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

The City College of New York

New York, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#15

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $49,912 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

5 Yearly Graduations

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 $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological chemistry from BYU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological chemistry that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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