by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 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 | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 35 |
| General Biology | 29 |
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