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Biochemistry in California

Biochemistry Schools in California

1,725 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry is the 91st most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in California

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164
Master’s Degree 76

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 33.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 22.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in California

There are 59,090 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in California

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $102,340, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462.

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

An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $10,851. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,306. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,371. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482.

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Biochemistry Careers in CA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Microbiologists 10% $105,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 784
Ecology & Systematics Biology 220
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87
Microbiology Science & Immunology 74

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