Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics is offered at 706 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.7% of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,820 people earned theirBiochemistry & Biophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biochemistry & Biophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,642 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,062 |
Earnings of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics of $57,445 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,812 |
| 4 years | $57,445 |
| 5 years | $71,613 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biochemistry & Biophysics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 348 |
| Women | 554 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 354 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 99 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 205 | 22.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biochemistry & Biophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 776 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biochemistry & Biophysics students seeking a master's degree is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 277 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 268 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 205 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 131 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 9,737 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,482 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,255 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 466 |
| Biophysics | 345 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biochemistry & Biophysics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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