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Biochemistry & Biophysics in California

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 195 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics 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) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Master’s Degree 69

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: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 33.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics 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 & Biophysics 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

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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

62% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,873 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 66% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,822.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,032.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

In their early career, CSULB grads earn an average salary of $46,059. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $90,450
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
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

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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