by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from ECU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from ECU 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 East Carolina University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in biochemistry from ECU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 124 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
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