by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biochemistry majors, Yale came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Yale. This makes it the #12 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Yale University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Yale in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 133 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 93 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 55 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 52 |
| Genetics | 34 |
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