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. In addition, we cover how UH ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 172 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,648 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UH. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 462 |
| Biotechnology | 82 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
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