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 #65 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 #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,331 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from UIUC in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 348 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 165 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| General Biology | 11 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 11 |
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