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Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin - Madison

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with biological chemistry programs.

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Biochemistry Degrees Available at UW - Madison

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Chemistry
• Master’s Degree in Biological Chemistry
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Chemistry

UW - Madison Biological Chemistry Rankings

Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UW - Madison is in the top 1% of the country for biological chemistry students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Biochemistry Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools	2
Best Biochemistry Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	3
Best Biochemistry Schools	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Biochemistry Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	5
Best Biochemistry Graduate Degree Schools	5
Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Biochemistry Master’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (With Aid)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $0-$30k)	9
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $48-$75k)	11
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $75-$110k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Biochemistry	52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry	66
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates	101
Highest Paid Biochemistry Graduates	105

Popularity of Biological Chemistry at UW - Madison

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in biological chemistry from UW - Madison. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biological chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biological chemistry in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UW - Madison Biological Chemistry Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological chemistry majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

UW - Madison Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program

The biological chemistry program at UW - Madison awarded 195 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in biological chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	26
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	114
Non-Resident Aliens	26
Other Races	16

UW - Madison Biochemistry Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological chemistry from UW - Madison in 2021 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in biological chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Molecular Biology	26
Biophysics	3

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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