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 University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from University of Arizona. This makes it the #43 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,042 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 University of Arizona, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $18,349 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 University of Arizona.
Of the 71 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Arizona, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 305 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 137 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 125 |
| General Biology | 92 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 54 |
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