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 UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 232 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,648 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 UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UNM. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 226 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.