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Biochemistry in Massachusetts

Biochemistry Schools in Massachusetts

817 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 763
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Master’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 46.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in Massachusetts

29,470 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in Massachusetts

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $92,980 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,779. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,521. 85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,351. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $35,439.

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Tufts University

Medford
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Clark University

Worcester
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,264.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Harvard University

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,500. 72% of students get financical aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $21,661. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Biochemistry Careers in MA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Microbiologists 9% $80,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Biology 3,280
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 721
Ecology & Systematics Biology 488
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 329
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 307
Biotechnology 290
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 222
Other Biological Sciences 194

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