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 GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,331 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 GVSU, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,625 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 Grand Valley State University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from GVSU in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 373 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 77 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 34 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 25 |
| Genetics | 10 |
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