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 State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #24 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,428 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Cal State LA in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 136 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 17 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
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