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2025 Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Plains States Region

30 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,081 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$39,996 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #64 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 30 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,081 degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology annually.

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Choosing a Great Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology School

Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Biochemistry
Master's Degrees in Biochemistry
Doctor's Degrees in Biochemistry

The biochemistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Plains States Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Biochemistry

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$37,830 Median Starting Salary

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 96 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program report average early career wages of $37,830.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
36 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology needs to check out Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 36 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 87 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn about $41,487 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
21.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology needs to check out Iowa State University. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at Iowa State University make $3,524 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$29,991 Median Starting Salary

Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 48 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients typically make an average of $29,991 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$33,520 Median Starting Salary

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program report average early career income of $33,520.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$40,492 Median Starting Salary

Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 63 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biochemistry degree recipients usually make an average of $40,492 in their early careers.

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
43.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 48 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Grinnell in the most recent data year. After graduating, biochemistry degree recipients generally make an average of $38,598 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND

North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo. This university ranks 4th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 7 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS

K -State is a large public university located in the city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 20 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 350
Missouri 283 236
Kansas 266 133
Iowa 264 232
Nebraska 238 116
North Dakota 210 27
South Dakota 204 27

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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Biochemistry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry 851
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 127
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 55
Molecular Biology 44
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 2
Biophysics 1
Molecular Biophysics 1

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Majors Similar to Biochemistry

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 6,378
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 756
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 597
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 475
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 339
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 335
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 219
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 143
Zoology 98
Genetics 90

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