by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Boston College was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $34,995. This is higher than $30,485, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,331.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Boston College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Boston College. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 239 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 74 |
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