by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UNH. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,236 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNH, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $38,708 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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The biochemistry program at UNH awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from UNH in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 183 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 34 |
| Genetics | 25 |
| Zoology | 24 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 24 |
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