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. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Lehigh. This makes it the #24 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
How Much Student Debt Do Biochemistry Graduates from Lehigh Have?
Student Debt of Biochemistry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,710 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.
Biochemistry Student Diversity at Lehigh
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Lehigh University.
Lehigh Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
3
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
17
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
1
Lehigh Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program
Of the 9 biochemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Lehigh, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in biochemistry.
by our College Data Analytics Team
