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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,538 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $36,402 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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Of the 39 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 170 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 16 |
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