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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in North Carolina

49 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 88th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Master’s Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 11,340 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in North Carolina

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $83,380 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

Durham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,459. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 87% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,411.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in NC

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biochemists and Biophysicists 17% $84,820
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Microbiologists 13% $61,330
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Biology 213
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 122
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biotechnology 49
Genetics 44
Zoology 25

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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