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 Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,927 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Virginia Tech is $392 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Virginia Tech. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 278 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 205 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 12 |
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