Biochemistry at University of Pennsylvania

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, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological chemistry.

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Biochemistry Degrees Available at UPenn

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Chemistry

UPenn Biological Chemistry Rankings

Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for biological chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	2
Best Biochemistry Schools	3
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	4
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	26
Best Biochemistry Colleges for Veterans	29
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	41
Highest Paid Biochemistry Graduates	46
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	56
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	335
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry	356

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.

Biological Chemistry Student Diversity at UPenn

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological chemistry majors at University of Pennsylvania.

UPenn Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological chemistry from UPenn. About 58% were men and 42% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biological chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	2

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biophysics	13
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	11

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