Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Biochemistry & Biophysics in Illinois

Find Schools Near

Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 43 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 136th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 46.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
undefined

Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Illinois

10,130 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

undefined

Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $84,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

undefined

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. 99% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#5

Rush University

Chicago
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in IL

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Biochemists and Biophysicists 1% $99,690
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.