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, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 185 |
| General Biology | 126 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 18 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.