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. We've also included details on how Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Oregon State. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $34,566. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 202 |
| Zoology | 56 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 28 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
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