by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biochemistry & biophysics at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Doctoral level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU highly for biochemistry & biophysics, ranked #31 out of 296 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in biochemistry & biophysics at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 11 doctoral degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at WashU were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU granted 8 doctoral completions in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
WashU granted 2 doctoral degrees in molecular biophysics in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
WashU awarded 1 doctoral completion in biochemistry recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WashU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 30 |