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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, Boston U came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $38,708. 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 U, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,331 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biochemistry program at Boston U is $654 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Boston University.
The biochemistry program at Boston U awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 169 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 155 |
| General Biology | 154 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 147 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 116 |
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