by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how St. Joe's ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at St. Joe's was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Joe's go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,442 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at St. Joe’s was $634 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about St. Joe’s tuition and fees.
Of the 15 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from St. Joe's, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 130 |
| Genetics | 34 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
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