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, and more. We've also included details on how SLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from SLU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU 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 Louis University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from SLU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| 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 Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 90 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 53 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 19 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 6 |
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