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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in District of Columbia

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

In this state, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 50th most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 2,740 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in District of Columbia

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $104,460 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Howard University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in DC

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Microbiologists 0% $100,210
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 277
Ecology & Systematics Biology 92
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
General Biology 39
Biotechnology 39
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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