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. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UCR. This makes it the #43 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #34 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 UCR is $30,077. 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 UCR, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $30,751 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 UCR is $253 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 | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCR. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UCR in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 653 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 142 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 79 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 54 |
| Zoology | 20 |
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