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Biochemistry & Biophysics in Texas

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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Texas

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

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry & Biophysics is the 53rd most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 193
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 75
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 13.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.4%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 16,810 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Texas

In this state, biochemistry grads earn an average of $80,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,299 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 81% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. 84% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. 73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#10

Rice University

Houston
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. An average student at Rice will pay a net price of $16,076.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in TX

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Biochemists and Biophysicists 19% $77,250
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Microbiologists 13% $50,790
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Biology 871
Ecology & Systematics Biology 261
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 150
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 111
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 84
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 73
Microbiology Science & Immunology 69
Biotechnology 67

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