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 NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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NC State was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from NC State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,101 a year. 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 NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in biochemistry from NC State. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 420 |
| Zoology | 83 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 53 |
| Biotechnology | 48 |
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