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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 18 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in VA.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 130th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Virginia

6,300 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 Virginia

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $93,750 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in VA

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Biochemists and Biophysicists 16% $0
Microbiologists 13% $92,420
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Biology 426
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 273
Other Biological Sciences 162
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 55
Microbiology Science & Immunology 40
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 23
Ecology & Systematics Biology 20
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 14

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View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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