by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The biochemistry major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Amherst. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 31 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.