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 Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Colorado State. This makes it the #50 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 Colorado State is $38,484. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Colorado State is $488 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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The biochemistry program at Colorado State awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in biochemistry from Colorado State. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 418 |
| Zoology | 223 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 108 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 87 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
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