by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 336 degrees and certificates in Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 68% of graduates. College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing, rising to $68,946 after four years.
A major in Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology involves the study of Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Not Listed Above. Examples: [Comparative Biochemistry].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology is a popular field of study, with 336 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 58.
By level, the 336 awards include 1 associate degrees, 229 bachelor’s degrees, 45 master’s degrees and 61 doctorates.
Women earned 54% of other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degrees and certificates in the latest year (182 of 336). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (152) and Asian (81), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 10 schools in its 2027 Best Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools ranking, including 10 for bachelor’s degrees, 2 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology schools within 7 states. In all, 21 colleges offer other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 229 of the 336 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 229 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 45 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 61 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 20.0% |
| Master’s degree | 17.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, with an average median salary of $93,181; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Manager, Clinical Project Manager and Clinical Data Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 23,620 | 9.2% |
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing their program, $68,946 after four years and $71,448 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,854 |
| 4 years | $68,946 |
| 5 years | $71,448 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology has 8 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 14,393 degrees a year; the largest are Biochemistry (10,285), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1,633) and Molecular Biology (1,409). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 10,285 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,633 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,409 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 514 |
| Biophysics | 303 |
| Molecular Biophysics | 207 |
| Radiation Biology/Radiobiology | 25 |
| Structural Biology | 17 |
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