by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, coming in at #29 out of 287 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 29 of 287 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California | 7 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biochemistry & biophysics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 200 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 200 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Biochemistry & Biophysics students who finish a bachelor’s at UCLA report a median salary of $69,222 a year. This is below $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $14,920 in student loans. This is lower than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were Asian. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UCLA conferred 192 bachelor’s completions in biochemistry recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (49%).
UCLA granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in biophysics in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 48 |
