by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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Purdue was ranked #40 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 #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Purdue. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,625 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Purdue in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 273 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 99 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 49 |
| Genetics | 48 |
| Zoology | 35 |
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