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2027 Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

42 Colleges in the United States
1,341 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$50,469 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biochemistry & molecular biology programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry & molecular biology students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Biochemistry & Molecular Biology School

Best Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

Where you study biochemistry & molecular biology matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology rankings. For our Best Overall Biochemistry & Molecular Biology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biochemistry & molecular biology education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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No school ranked higher than University Of California Irvine this year for biochemistry & molecular biology. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 59 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $42,200. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at University Of California Irvine

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 17 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Mayo Medical School
Rochester, MN

Mayo Medical School is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, ranking #3. Mayo Medical School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. Mayo Medical School awarded about 16 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Mayo Medical School generally make around $90,374. Typical student debt for the program is $27,164. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for Mayo Medical School

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

A rank of #4 makes Yale University one of the top schools for biochemistry & molecular biology. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 60 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Yale University

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California Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. California Institute Of Technology awarded about 11 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from California Institute Of Technology generally make around $173,344. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at California Institute Of Technology

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #6 for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 13 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $41,625 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,540 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Purdue University Main Campus

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University placed #7 among the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 20 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Drexel University

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College placed #8 among the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Middlebury College awarded about 35 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Middlebury College earn around $44,142 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,435 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Middlebury College

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #9 spot for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 12 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $37,830 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of New York University earn a median of $36,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,746 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from New York University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #11 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 16 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from University Of Florida

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University Of Southern California ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. University Of Southern California awarded about 14 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $34,468 in their early career. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $3,750 in student loans. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of Southern California

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #13 for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 140 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $44,324 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,916 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #14 for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Wake Forest University awarded about 32 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $67,369 in their early career. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Wake Forest University

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University earned the #15 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Belmont University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Students borrow a median of $23,447 to complete this degree. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Belmont University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #16 among the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 66 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $42,850 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Boston University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 30 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $47,236 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University earned the #18 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 10 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Marquette University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $60,443 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,122. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Marquette University

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #19 for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Simmons College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biochemistry & molecular biology program make about $63,860 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Simmons College

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #20 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 106 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $38,243. Typical student debt for the program is $22,774. More information about a degree in biochemistry & molecular biology from Michigan State University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #21 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 70 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $30,275. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Washington State University earned the #22 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $46,514 early in their careers. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full biochemistry & molecular biology details for Washington State University

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from Truman State University earn around $39,764 in the first couple years of their career. Truman State University graduates carry a median of $23,168 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry & molecular biology program at Truman State University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best biochemistry & molecular biology schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 biochemistry & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their biochemistry & molecular biology degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $23,763 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $26,300 in student loans. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College earned the #25 position for biochemistry & molecular biology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 biochemistry & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry & molecular biology degree recipients from Bryn Mawr College generally make around $35,668. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. See the full biochemistry & molecular biology program report for Bryn Mawr College

Rest of the Top 42 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong biochemistry & molecular biology education:

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
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Hope College
Holland, MI
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
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Centre College
Danville, KY
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA
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Hendrix College
Conway, AR
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

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