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, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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UIUC was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UIUC in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 313 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 142 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| General Biology | 10 |
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