by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz is $38,972. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $18,959 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 California - Santa Cruz.
Of the 70 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology from UC Santa Cruz in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 313 |
| General Biology | 204 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 155 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 61 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 52 |
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