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#1 #1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Est. Net Price * $41,351 Median Starting Salary $52,712
#2 #2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 331 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $48,308
#3 #3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $20,587 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#4 #4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Grinnell College Grinnell, IA Annually, Grinnell College grants about 42 degrees to those studying Biochemistry, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Est. Net Price * $33,446 Median Starting Salary $50,845
#5 #5 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 289 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#6 #6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 210 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#7 #7 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,601 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#8 #8 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#9 #9 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 795 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $13,533 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#10 #10 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 436 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Est. Net Price * $18,860 Median Starting Salary $49,583
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors...view more	100	29%	56	1,430 - 1,540	$41,351	$52,712
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to...view more	100	29%	331	1,250 - 1,490	$18,036	$48,308
Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying...view more	98	8%	37	1,500 - 1,580	$20,587	$48,133
Grinnell College Grinnell, IA Annually, Grinnell College grants about 42 degrees to those studying...view more	97	13%	42	1,410 - 1,530	$33,446	$50,845
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481...view more	95	43%	289	1,230 - 1,460	$11,023	$46,431
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students...view more	94	9%	210	1,320 - 1,540	$15,166	$44,411
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	93	49%	121	1,320 - 1,490	$18,601	$46,487
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more	89	44%	145	1,330 - 1,460	$14,216	$54,906
University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 795 degrees...view more	88	63%	151	1,090 - 1,310	$13,533	$47,068
Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	88	38%	72	1,330 - 1,500	$18,860	$49,583

About Biochemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Students majoring in Biochemistry can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 42% percent of men and 58% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Biochemistry is most popular in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is $44,700.

Popularity of Biochemistry Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Biochemistry, your education can be applied to different careers. Biochemistry majors go on to pursue jobs including Biological Technicians and Natural Sciences Managers which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Biochemistry majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Biochemists and Biophysicists and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Biochemistry majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	2,398	31,844	33,394	5%
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,460	1,268	15,628	16,670	7%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$100,890	1,815	28,798	31,629	10%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	862	9,609	10,425	9%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	3,688	28,327	29,684	5%
Food Science Technicians	$49,090	648	4,579	4,816	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biochemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

9,107

Female Students

5,258 (57%)

Male Students

3,849 (42%)

White (4,461, 49%)

Asian (1,798, 20%)

Hispanic or Latino (1,188, 13%)

U.S. Nonresident (530, 6%)

Black or African American (447, 5%)

Two or more races (436, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (213, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (22, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (12, <1%)

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Biochemistry

#1 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

29%

56

1,430–1,540

$41,351

$52,712

#2 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

29%

331

1,250–1,490

$18,036

$48,308

#3 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

8%

37

1,500–1,580

$20,587

$48,133

#4 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

13%

42

1,410–1,530

$33,446

$50,845

#5 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

43%

289

1,230–1,460

$11,023

$46,431

#6 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

9%

210

1,320–1,540

$15,166

$44,411

#7 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

49%

121

1,320–1,490

$18,601

$46,487

#8 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

44%

145

1,330–1,460

$14,216

$54,906

#9 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

63%

151

1,090–1,310

$13,533

$47,068

#10 Best College for Biochemistry in the U.S.

38%

72

1,330–1,500

$18,860

$49,583

About Biochemistry

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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