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 SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 107% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $36,024. 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 SFSU, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,675 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 San Francisco State University.
The biochemistry program at SFSU awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 402 |
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