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. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UNL. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #82 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 UNL is $33,520. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $35,921 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at UNL is $313 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UNL. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from UNL in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 139 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 33 |
| Zoology | 25 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
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