2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is the 353rd most popular major in the country with 1,450 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.
At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 160 biochemistry and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biochemistry and molecular biology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the biochemistry and molecular biology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate
The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students.
Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, UNT has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Augusta University landed the #4 spot on the list. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 10 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
Augusta University also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska Medical Center. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate. UNMC is a small public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 7 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, UNMC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNMC are $26,961.
Full University of Nebraska Medical Center Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report
With a ranking of #6, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
SLU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.
Washington State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.
Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.
Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.
IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.
Full Indiana University - Bloomington Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report
Michigan Technological University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Houghton, Michigan, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan Tech, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Technological University are $21,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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University of Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UGA also took the #17 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. CU Anschutz is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.
CU Anschutz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
UC also took the #18 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #14, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to qualified students.
WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full Rutgers New Brunswick Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report
Michigan State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 10 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree biochemistry and molecular biology students list, Michigan State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full Michigan State University Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report
Oregon State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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University of California - Riverside came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
UPenn also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Oregon Health & Science University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. OHSU is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at OHSU are $27,692, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Drexel University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.
Drexel also took the #14 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074.
Wayne State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Wayne State University is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 1 doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees in 2019-2020.
Wayne State also made our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.
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University of Miami came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.
Full University of Miami Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Report
Yale University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.
Yale not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Case Western Reserve University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry and molecular biology students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Case Western, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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