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 UCLA 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, UCLA came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UCLA. This makes it the #14 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,210 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 UCLA, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $41,463 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at UCLA is $370 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 | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 221 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCLA, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCLA are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 446 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 235 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 222 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 204 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 152 |
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