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 UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz is $40,320. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UC Santa Cruz. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 250 |
| General Biology | 184 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 138 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 62 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 58 |
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