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 Princeton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The biochemistry major at Princeton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Princeton. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Princeton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,848 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Of the 51 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Princeton, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Princeton in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Princeton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 57 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 56 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 20 |
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