Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Johns Hopkins ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
Johns Hopkins is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 441 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 81 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #1 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Salary of Biochemistry Graduates with a Master's Degree
Biochemistry majors graduating with a master's degree from Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $34,908 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,781.
Johns Hopkins Biochemistry Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Johns Hopkins University.
Johns Hopkins Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Johns Hopkins. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
12
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
4
White
8
Non-Resident Aliens
3
Other Races
0
Johns Hopkins Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biochemistry master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in biochemistry.