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 CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemical engineering.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemical engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Biochemical Engineering Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in biochemical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemical engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $70,668. This is higher than $68,935, which is the national median for all biochemical engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 biochemical engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in biochemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder biochemical engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemical engineering majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 374 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 341 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 133 |
| General Engineering | 98 |
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