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 Dickinson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #18 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dickinson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,305 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
Part-time undergraduates at Dickinson paid an average of $1,965 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,900 | $62,900 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,928 | $1,928 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Dickinson in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Dickinson 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 Dickinson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Dickinson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
| General Biology | 24 |
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