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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 168 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from USU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,236 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 43 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
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