by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Oxy ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #25 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Occidental College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oxy paid an average of $2,620 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,850 | $62,850 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,284 | $18,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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The biochemistry program at Oxy awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Oxy 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 Oxy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Occidental College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 40 |
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