2024 Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master's Degree Schools in California

a master's degree in biochemistry & molecular biology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #441 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry & molecular biology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 27 master's degrees in biochemistry & molecular biology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biochemistry & molecular biology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biochemistry & molecular biology students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biochemistry & molecular biology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biochemistry & molecular biology students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biochemistry & molecular biology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

1

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in biochemistry & molecular biology. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in biochemistry & molecular biology from University of Southern California

2

University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of California - Riverside is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in biochemistry & molecular biology from University of California - Riverside

Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	402	1
Oregon	291	2

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Rankings in Majors Related to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

One of 9 majors within the Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology area of study, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biochemistry	18
Molecular Biochemistry	15
Biophysics	6
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.