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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Colorado

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Colorado

44 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 81st most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Colorado

There are 5,480 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 Colorado

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $74,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,470. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,679.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. An average student at DU will pay a net price of $33,830.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,908 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CO

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Biochemists and Biophysicists 27% $69,240
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Microbiologists 19% $63,040
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General Biology 222
Microbiology Science & Immunology 83
Ecology & Systematics Biology 48
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 47
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 42
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35
Zoology 17
Biotechnology 15

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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