We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biochemistry & biophysics at USC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, coming in at #48 out of 296 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 48 of 296 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California | 13 of 33 |
The following degree levels are granted in biochemistry & biophysics at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 12 master’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
USC ranks competitively among schools offering biochemistry & biophysics at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USC awarded 12 master’s completions in biochemistry and molecular biology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 8 doctoral degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
USC is not currently ranked for biochemistry & biophysics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 8 doctoral completions in molecular biology recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (62%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 41 |