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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, Boston U came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,850 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $76,543 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Boston U is $654 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Boston U biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 170 |
| General Biology | 163 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 163 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 130 |
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