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. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from BYU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $31,225. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from BYU. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from BYU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 311 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 123 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 115 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 101 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 39 |
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