by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from USC. This makes it the #9 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,468 a year. This is less than $38,243, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $22,973 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,027.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from USC in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from USC in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| General Biology | 77 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 56 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 26 |
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