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2025 Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California

30 Colleges in California
1,911 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$39,996 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #64 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 30 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,911 degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology School

Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California The biochemistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Rankings by Degree Level

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 California. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in California

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biochemistry degree levels they offer.

10 Top California Schools in Biochemistry

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In CA

Stanford University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #10 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.

There were about 26 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$45,066 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of California - San Diego if you wish to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were roughly 133 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at University of California - San Diego make $5,070 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
250 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
8.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology has to check out University of California - Davis. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.

There were approximately 250 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree program at University of California - Davis earn $2,270 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
286 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
5.2% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 286 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program report average early career income of $41,186.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34th Most Popular In CA
43.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 16 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In CA
56 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
18.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. After graduation, biochemistry degree recipients generally earn about $34,468 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

UCSB is a very large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 78 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available. Those biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who get their degree from University of California - Santa Barbara receive $9,104 more than the average biochemistry graduate.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
168 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$30,077 Median Starting Salary

UCR is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Riverside. This university ranks 28th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 168 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program report average early career income of $30,077.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$40,320 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biochemistry program make about $40,320 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 300 452
Oregon 266 176
Nevada 192 84
Hawaii 164 50
Alaska 119 1

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biochemistry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry 1,257
Molecular Biochemistry 312
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 99
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 90
Molecular Biology 77
Biophysics 75
Structural Biology 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 14,442
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,456
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,610
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 815
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 800
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 623
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 486
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 416
Biotechnology 272
Zoology 204

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