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. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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UT Austin was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 331 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 296 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,846 a year. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $29,284 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,027.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at UT Austin is $247 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 331 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 160 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UT Austin in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 671 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 276 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 22 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
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