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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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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.

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%)

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