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. In addition, we cover how CSUSM ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,580 a year. 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 CSUSM, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $16,666 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 California State University - San Marcos.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from CSUSM. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 194 |
| Biotechnology | 59 |
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