by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CSUN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #30 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from CSUN. This makes it the #50 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $45,453. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median 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 | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from CSUN in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from CSUN in 2022 were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 308 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.