by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,912 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from UD in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 92 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 31 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
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