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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Massachusetts

53 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 126th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 29,470 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $92,980, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 72% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Brandeis grads earn an average salary of $52,141. This private school has an average net price of $33,663.

#3

Clark University

Worcester
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

An average student at Clark will pay a net price of $27,233. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. Graduates earn an average $40,331 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

In their early career, Tufts grads earn an average salary of $54,590. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,995. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,459 after earning their degree at this institution.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in MA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Biochemists and Biophysicists 13% $101,550
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 457
Ecology & Systematics Biology 366
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 272
Biotechnology 185
Other Biological Sciences 158
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 92
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 63
Microbiology Science & Immunology 44

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