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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

68 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Master’s Degree 33

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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics 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 & Biophysics 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
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 55% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $79,832 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Scranton. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,569. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

In their early career, USciences grads earn an average salary of $77,779. An average student at USciences will pay a net price of $31,138. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in PA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Microbiologists 9% $66,960
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
Biochemists and Biophysicists 5% $87,680

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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