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2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
74 Degrees Awarded
$32,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biochemistry is the 77th most popular major in the country with 10,071 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,397 biochemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 74 biochemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in biochemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biochemistry programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biochemistry program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

Full Duke Biochemistry Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biochemistry at Vanderbilt

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biochemistry Report

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University Biochemistry Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Biochemistry Report

#13 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, FIU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

Read more about Biochemistry at FIU

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 1 doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

Read full report on Biochemistry at ECU

#8

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #11 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full University of Mississippi Biochemistry Report

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about Biochemistry at UT Knoxville

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Read more about Biochemistry at University of Kentucky

#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Read full report on Biochemistry at George Mason University

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full VCU Biochemistry Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biological chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University Biochemistry Report

#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological chemistry students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biochemistry at Clemson

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UofL also took the #12 spot in our “Best Biochemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Read more about Biochemistry at UofL

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *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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