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

26 Colleges in the Southwest Region
2,069 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 26 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Combined, these schools handed out 2,069 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 the Southwest Region 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. 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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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 the Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Region Schools in Biochemistry

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
209 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$43,333 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were about 209 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $3,337 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
340 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
11.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology needs to look into The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 340 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biochemistry program make about $33,846 in the first couple years of working.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
4.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 74 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biochemistry degree recipients typically make an average of $28,338 at the beginning of their careers.

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Rice University
Houston, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
47 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Rice University if you wish to pursue a degree in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #48 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.

There were about 47 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$35,607 Median Starting Salary

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 68 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn about $35,607 for their early career.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$29,720 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 59 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,720.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
17.3% Growth in Graduates

ASU - Skysong is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale. This university ranks 8th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 81 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology program at Arizona State University - Skysong earn $3,337 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$30,496 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were approximately 69 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biochemistry program earn around $30,496 for their early career.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
21st Most Popular In TX
33 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded

UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Edinburg. This university ranks 30th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 33 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$32,027 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 52 biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biochemistry program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,027.

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Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 1,228
Arizona 287 414
Oklahoma 257 160
New Mexico 219 93

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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 1,673
Molecular Biophysics 178
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 95
Molecular Biology 79
Molecular Biochemistry 22
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 11
Biophysics 9
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2

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Majors Similar to Biochemistry

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 13,334
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,092
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 842
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 711
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 594
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 530
Zoology 451
Biotechnology 249
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 228
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 204

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