Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Rice ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Rice. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rice paid an average of $2,384 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 | |
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Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
Fees | $918 | $918 |
Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Rice. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 21 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rice biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Rice in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Rice University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 57 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 29 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2 |
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