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