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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Connecticut

53 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 67th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Connecticut

3,540 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $104,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 61% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Yale grads earn an average salary of $72,046.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

#3

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,568 after graduation. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at USJ. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in CT

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Biochemists and Biophysicists 12% $0
Medical Scientists 11% $111,840
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Microbiologists 9% $69,260
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Biological Scientists 7% $91,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
General Biology 113
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 88
Ecology & Systematics Biology 82
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 76
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 72
Genetics 60
Microbiology Science & Immunology 57
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43

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