by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, UC Davis came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UC Davis. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,266 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $28,071 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 UC Davis is $227 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
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Of the 222 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from UC Davis in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UC Davis in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Davis 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 University of California - Davis with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 525 |
| General Biology | 418 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 137 |
| Genetics | 120 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 102 |
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