Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from RPI. This makes it the #50 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Salary of Biochemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $46,292. This is higher than $30,485, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
RPI Biochemistry Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
RPI Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
2
White
13
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
1
RPI Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program
Of the 4 biochemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from RPI, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in biochemistry.
by our College Data Analytics Team
