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Biochemistry in Pennsylvania

Biochemistry Schools in Pennsylvania

798 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry is the 108th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 18,110 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $94,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. 57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,138.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

An average student at University of Scranton will pay a net price of $34,559. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Scranton.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,290. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Biochemistry Careers in PA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 62

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