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, and more. In addition, we cover how Georgetown ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, Georgetown came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Georgetown. This makes it the #2 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgetown was $2,704 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Georgetown. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
Biochemistry majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgetown make a median salary of $66,282 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biochemistry graduates with a master's is $40,356.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 261 |
| General Biology | 75 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 65 |
| Biotechnology | 46 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 39 |
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