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#1 #1 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $22,640 Median Starting Salary $68,585
#2 #2 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $67,698
#3 #3 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 825 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,315 Median Starting Salary $63,015
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to...view more	100	83%	72	1,260 - 1,440	$22,640	$68,585
University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	72	37%	32	1,180 - 1,410	$16,303	$67,698
University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 825 degrees to...view more	45	42%	14	1,180 - 1,420	$17,315	$63,015

About Biochemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the study of biochemical processes in living organisms, properties of biological materials, and processes using biochemical agents such as cells, enzymes, and antibodies. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, bioprocesses, and chemical engineering.

Colorado grants the most Bachelors degrees in Biochemical Engineering of all US states with 72 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Biochemical Engineering can expect about 46% percent of their classmates to be women and 54% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Biochemical Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Biochemical Engineering, include Engineers, All Other and Chemical Engineers, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are jobs that pay more, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most in-demand position for Biochemical Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biochemical Engineering majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$165,370	6,487	96,115	100,026	4%
Chemical Engineers	$112,100	763	12,209	13,207	8%
Engineers, All Other Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Mechatronics Engineers Microsystems Engineers Photonics Engineers Robotics Engineers Nanosystems Engineers Wind Energy Engineers Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$111,970	5,148	84,298	87,120	3%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	631	7,007	7,653	9%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biochemical Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

118

Female Students

54 (45%)

Male Students

64 (54%)

White (64, 54%)

Asian (21, 18%)

Hispanic or Latino (14, 12%)

Two or more races (14, 12%)

U.S. Nonresident (3, 3%)

Black or African American (2, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO

83%

72

1,260–1,440

$22,640

$68,585

#2 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of GeorgiaAthens, GA

37%

32

1,180–1,410

$16,303

$67,698

#3 Best College for Biochemical Engineering in the U.S.

University of California-DavisDavis, CA

42%

14

1,180–1,420

$17,315

$63,015

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Boulder, CO

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA