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, and more. In addition, we cover how Johns Hopkins 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, Johns Hopkins came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #1 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Johns Hopkins paid an average of $2,095 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $62,840 | $62,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,910 | $19,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biochemistry program at Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $42,240. 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, 91 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Johns Hopkins University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 428 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 216 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 137 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 100 |
| General Biology | 78 |
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