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Biochemistry at Brigham Young University - Provo

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological chemistry.

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Biochemistry Degrees Available at BYU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Chemistry
• Master’s Degree in Biological Chemistry
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Chemistry

BYU Biological Chemistry Rankings

BYU is in the top 10% of the country for biological chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 364 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	1
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	14
Best Biochemistry Master’s Degree Schools	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	16
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools	18
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools	22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	22
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	24
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	25
Best Biochemistry Graduate Degree Schools	26
Best Biochemistry Schools	31
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	32
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	35
Best Biochemistry Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	38
Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	49
Best Biochemistry Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	56
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	123
Best Biochemistry Colleges for Veterans	138
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	160
Highest Paid Biochemistry Graduates	169

Popularity of Biological Chemistry at BYU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biological chemistry from BYU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for biological chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological chemistry in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

BYU Biological Chemistry Students

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

BYU Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program

Of the 36 biological chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from BYU, about 81% were men and 19% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	29
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	0

BYU Biochemistry Master’s Program

The biological chemistry program at BYU awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in biological chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Molecular Biology	20
Biophysics	11

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Mwilson3 under License

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