by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Montclair State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $32,315. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,485 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's biochemistry program at Montclair State make a median salary of $41,200. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,781.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Montclair State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from Montclair State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 170 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 9 |
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