by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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WUSTL was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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The biochemistry program at WUSTL awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 111 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 72 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 45 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
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