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University of Idaho BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology

23 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$29,685 Average Salary
$30,729 Average Student Debt

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at University of Idaho. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in biochemistry, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.

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Rankings for the U of I BS in Biochemistry

#419 in the U.S
#1 in Idaho

Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #419 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.

Here are some of the other rankings for U of I.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 78
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 79
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 80
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 83
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduates 84
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 90
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 91
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 108
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 109
Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 117
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 118
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income Over $110k) 119
Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 123
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 147
Most Popular Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 148
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 152
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 164
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $75-$110k) 168
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (With Aid) 172
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 173
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 176
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 189
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $48-$75k) 190
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $30-$48k) 196
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 203
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology (Income $0-$30k) 223
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 248
Most Focused Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 261
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 321
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduates 348
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges for Veterans 350
Highest Paid Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduates 370
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 385
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 419

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from U of I Cost?

$8,304 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$30,729 Average Student Debt

U of I Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,330 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,182 $25,418
Fees $2,122 $2,122
Books and Supplies $1,130 $1,130
On Campus Room and Board $9,080 $9,080
On Campus Other Expenses $3,306 $3,306

Learn more about U of I tuition and fees.

U of I Biochemistry BS Student Debt

One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Biochemistry students who received their bachelor’s degree at U of I took out an average of $30,729 in student loans. That is 43% higher than the national average of $21,533.

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How Much Can You Make With a BS in Biochemistry From U of I?

$29,685 Average Salary
Below Average Earnings Boost

The median early career salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor’s degree from U of I is $29,685 per year. That is 9% lower than the national average of $32,629.

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Does U of I Offer an Online BS in Biochemistry?

U of I does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of I Online Learning page.

U of I Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Biochemistry

23 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
39.1% Women
30.4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 23 students received their bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. The gender and racial-ethnic breakdown of those individuals is shown below.

Male-to-Female Ratio

Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in 2019-2020, 39.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 54.9%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Around 30.4% of biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at U of I in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
Native American or Alaska Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0
White 16
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

BS in Biochemistry Focus Areas at U of I

Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.

Focus Area Annual Graduates
Biochemistry 11
Molecular Biology 12

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 29
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 27
Zoology 1
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 4
Biotechnology 1

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References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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