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 SCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SCU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from SCU. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SCU 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 SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 81 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 39 |
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