by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, placing at #201 out of 287 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in biochemistry & biophysics at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $23,581 in student loans. This is lower than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 5 |