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, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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Notre Dame was ranked #36 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 #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Notre Dame. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Notre Dame paid an average of $2,591 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,186 | $62,186 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Notre Dame in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Notre Dame in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 116 |
| General Biology | 113 |
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