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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Loyola Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,487 a year. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Loyola Chicago is $751 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Loyola Chicago was $925 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 | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Loyola Chicago 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 Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Loyola Chicago in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 372 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 23 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 18 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4 |
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