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Biochemistry in Tennessee

Biochemistry Schools in Tennessee

263 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biochemistry is the 56th most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Master’s Degree 28

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: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry 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 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
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,267.

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Biochemistry 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
Microbiologists 12% $58,690

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
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11
Microbiology Science & Immunology 10

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