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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at University of Wisconsin - Madison

189 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
24 Doctor's Degrees
The Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

We'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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.

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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Available at UW - Madison

UW - Madison Biochemistry Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, UW - Madison came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 8

Popularity of Biochemistry at UW - Madison

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 209 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UW - Madison. This makes it the #84 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Biochemistry Graduates from UW - Madison Make?

$44,074 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biochemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $44,074. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biochemistry Graduates from UW - Madison Have?

$62,526 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biochemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $62,526 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $31,027 for all biochemistry majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from UW - Madison Cost?

$11,205 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$39,532 Average Student Debt

UW - Madison Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,644 $39,042
Fees $1,561 $1,561
Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100
On Campus Room and Board $13,500 $13,500
On Campus Other Expenses $3,100 $3,100

Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.

UW - Madison Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 189 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in biochemistry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 23
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 123
Non-Resident Aliens 22
Other Races 9

Does UW - Madison Offer an Online BS in Biochemistry?

UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.

UW - Madison Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 34 biochemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 41% were men and 59% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in biochemistry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 1

Biochemistry Student Diversity at UW - Madison

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 519
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 304
Genetics 145
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 93
Zoology 75

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