by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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Brandeis was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Brandeis. This makes it the #38 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #54 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brandeis is $40,712. 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 Brandeis, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,331 for all biochemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Brandeis University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Brandeis in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in biochemistry from Brandeis. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 135 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 73 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
| Genetics | 9 |
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