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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Ohio State. This makes it the #32 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,427 a year. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $36,301 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Ohio State. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in biochemistry from Ohio State. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 458 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 283 |
| Zoology | 99 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 68 |
| Genetics | 66 |
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