Doctor’s Degrees in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 909 students earned their doctor's degree in biochemistry. This makes it the 34th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biochemistry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 909 |
| Master’s Degree | 840 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
Earnings of Biochemistry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in biochemistry is $55,621. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $54,018 to a high of $57,594.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biochemistry majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in biochemistry. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 461 |
| Women | 448 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biochemistry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 435 |
| International Students | 263 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Biochemistry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 164 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biochemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biochemistry students seekinga doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 46% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from U-M. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The biochemistry program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The biochemistry program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at Harvard. About 36% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Stanford. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Francisco is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at UCSF. Of these students, 67% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The biochemistry program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Duke. Of these students, 47% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The biochemistry program at Princeton University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The biochemistry program at University of Georgia awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Vanderbilt. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of California - Davis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The biochemistry program at University of California - Davis awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biochemistry. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at UC Irvine. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at CU - Boulder. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,362 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in biochemistry from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Of these students, 46% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for biochemistry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to biochemistry majors at Yale. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Cornell University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biochemistry. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The biochemistry program at Cornell University awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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