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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at Rice University

38 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at Rice University.

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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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Available at Rice

Rice Biochemistry Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduate Degree Schools 26
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 69
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 82

Popularity of Biochemistry at Rice

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Rice Cost?

$58,128 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Rice Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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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Rice Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 4

Does Rice Offer an Online BS in Biochemistry?

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.

Rice Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Rice in 2022 were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in biochemistry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Biochemistry Student Diversity at Rice

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Rice University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 29
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 18
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2

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