by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Grinnell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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Grinnell was ranked #56 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 #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grinnell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,468 a year. This is less than $30,485, which is the national median of all biochemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grinnell, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $16,549 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 Grinnell College.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from Grinnell in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 38 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
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