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. We've also included details on how Ursinus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Ursinus was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ursinus College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ursinus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,294 a year. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ursinus paid an average of $1,850 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,196 | $59,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,064 | $15,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,322 | $2,322 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Ursinus in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ursinus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ursinus biochemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ursinus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Ursinus College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 43 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 30 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 14 |
| Zoology | 1 |
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