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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 64 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Tennessee

4,120 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $81,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $25,704. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in TN

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Biochemists and Biophysicists 15% $75,310
Microbiologists 12% $58,690
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Biological Sciences 140
General Biology 127
Ecology & Systematics Biology 38
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11
Microbiology Science & Immunology 10

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

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