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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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KU was ranked #31 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 #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from KU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $41,487. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 79 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the KU biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from KU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 81 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 78 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 48 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 36 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
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