by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UC Irvine. This makes it the #38 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.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $42,200. 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UC Irvine. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 668 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 96 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 34 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 20 |
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