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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,983 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 39 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNR, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UNR in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 178 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 97 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 36 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 12 |
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