by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Boston College was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $42,474. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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The biochemistry program at Boston College awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boston College 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 Boston College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 184 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 96 |
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