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. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Montclair State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $41,068. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Montclair State in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 150 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 9 |
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