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. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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Lehigh is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Lehigh. This makes it the #24 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lehigh was $2,550 per credit hour 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 | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The biochemistry program at Lehigh awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to 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 Lehigh University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 60% went to 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 Lehigh University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 42 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 27 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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