by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 West Virginia University.
The biochemistry program at WVU awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 151 |
| General Biology | 143 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 21 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
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