by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,721 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $9,889 $38,690 Fees $1,616 $1,616 Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250 On Campus Room and Board $15,416 $15,416 On Campus Other Expenses $2,714 $2,714
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UMCP. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from UMCP in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 581 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 78 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 48 |
| Zoology | 3 |
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