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. We've also included details on how UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,308 a year. 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 UIC, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $33,947 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UIC. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 438 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 108 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
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