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. We've also included details on how GWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from GWU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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Of the 2 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biochemistry program at GWU make a median salary of $59,887. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biochemistry graduates with a master's is $40,356.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in biochemistry from GWU. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 87 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 43 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
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