by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Davis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Davis among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, placing at #6 out of 287 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 6 of 287 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California | 1 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biochemistry & biophysics at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Biochemistry & Biophysics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,761 a year. This is higher than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $11,208 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are Asian. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UC Davis conferred 172 bachelor’s completions in molecular biochemistry in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (42%).
Graduate study is also available at UC Davis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 26 |
